Ottumwa News

The Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office says the death of a man who was found Monday at a rural residence just outside of Ottumwa will be ruled a homicide.

Fifty two golfters took part in the Ray Carter Memorial Cancer tournament meet at Cedar Creek Golf Course on June 24 in Ottumwa.

Officials say a 911 call about a shooting at 4367 91st Avenue, which is southwest of Ottumwa, was made around 1:21 a.m. Monday.

At approximately 1:20 a.m. Monday, authorities received a 911 call of a shooting at 4367 91st Avenue, which is about four miles southwest of Ottumwa.

The Bloomfield Police Department has arrested nine men, including one from Fairfield, after a month long investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation.

The Ottumwa Courier reports search and arrest warrants were issued Wednesday for the men.

The Bowfishing Association of Iowa will be hosting a bowfishing tournament called the "Southern Iowa Carpfest" on Saturday, July 26 from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm.

Wednesday was the first full day of the Wapello County 4H Expo. Along with many 4Hers displaying their projects and livestock at the Bridge Center in Ottumwa, they also hosted a horse show in Greater Ottumwa Park.

Wednesday proved to be a busy day for the Bloomfield Police Department as nine arrests were made.

The Ottumwa Public Library welcomed some creepy critters for the summer reading program on Wednesday.

Even without frequent rain storms, some Ottumwa streets have still had running water.

A woman who was romantically involved with an Iowa man charged with killing his pregnant wife testified Wednesday during his trial that she thought he would ultimately leave his spouse.

The Warren county sheriff is investigating. Two - we expect prosecutors to continue building their case against Seth Techel... The Wapello county man standing trial a third time for the murder of his wife Lisa.

Sits on 1 acre so there is plenty of room for work, play, garden, and outside entertaining.

The Bowfishing Association of Iowa will be hosting a bowfishing tournament called the "Southern Iowa Carpfest" on Saturday, July 26 from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm.

An organization in Ottumwa is working to create a better community. East End Ministries has created an organization the works to improve the neighborhood and develop the community on specifically the east side of Ottumwa.

Appanoose County Sheriff's Office said witnesses reported a female fell into the lake at the Rathbun Marina and did not resurface.

Neighbors and friends became regular customers and convinced Tanner to open up a small business in her home on Davis Street in Ottumwa.

On Wednesday, two Ottumwa men were sentenced to federal prison for selling methamphetamine in Ottumwa during the spring of 2013.

Athletic officials now say the Des Moines school district will remain in the Central Iowa Metro League for the next two years.