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Matt Milner

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Newspaper editor, dad, news and weather junkie. Usually found reading something heavy. Mostly harmless.

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Matt Milner’s Biography

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Managing editor of the Ottumwa Courier. I came to Iowa in large part to cover politics, and that hasn't disappointed. Aside from covering my beats and handling the newsroom reporters, I also take the lead on the Courier's website: ottumwa.com.

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Faith through the flames

Faith through the flames

Part two: Restored by faith Click here to go to part two. OTTUMWA - The Jack pine tree is serotinous. For it,…

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Restored by faith

Restored by faith

Part one: Faith through flames Click here to read part one. OTTUMWA - The fire at Ottumwa Heights left a deva…

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City must release RedSpeed records

City must release RedSpeed records

OTTUMWA - A former Ottumwa police officer has won a significant victory in court with a judge ordering the ci…

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City begins website review

City begins website review

OTTUMWA - The city took its first steps toward a new website on Tuesday, but a lot of questions remain. What …

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Winter in the park

Winter in the park

OTTUMWA - Most people stay indoors in weather like Ottumwa is experiencing, going from one spot with central …

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Sirens get workout Sunday, more severe weather possible overnight

Sirens get workout Sunday, more severe weather possible overnight

OTTUMWA - OTTUMWA - Severe weather swept through southeast Iowa Sunday afternoon, but it could have been much…

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Wausau woman gets seven years in prison for theft of more than $270K

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By Matt Milner Verified, Eau Claire
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Wausau woman gets seven years in prison for theft of more than $270K Matt Milner, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. Wed, July 15, 2026 at 1:48 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EAU CLAIRE — A Wausau woman will spend at least seven years in prison after pleading guilty to theft by false representation, and it could be more.
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Deputy's plea in sextortion case again delayed

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By Matt Milner Verified, Eau Claire
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Deputy's plea in sextortion case again delayed Matt Milner, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. Wed, July 15, 2026 at 1:46 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPENCER — A plea hearing for a former deputy charged with sextorting a teen has been pushed back for a second time and is now scheduled for November. Jeremy Chapman, 41, Marshfield, faces four counts in the case, though they're not what he was originally charged with.
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Wausau woman gets seven years in prison for theft of more than $270K

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By Matt Milner Verified
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EAU CLAIRE — A Wausau woman will spend at least seven years in prison after pleading guilty to theft by false representation, and it could be more. Kimberly Wilson, 47, pleaded guilty to a total of five of the 11 counts against her alleging fraud, identity theft, falsifying an income tax return and bail jumping. The false representation charge involved an amount greater than $100,000, making it a Class F felony.
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