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Ottumwa, Iowa is located in Wapello County. Zip codes in Ottumwa, IA include 52501. The median home price in Ottumwa is $85,000. More Ottumwa information.

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12 hrs ago | The Des Moines Register

Community 1st to break ground in Indianola June 26

Community 1st Credit Union President and CEO Phillip Van Mersbergen, Community 1st senior management and Indianola community leaders will break ground on the new branch, which is located on the southeast corner of Iowa Highway 92 and U.S. Highway 65/69.

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16 hrs ago | The Des Moines Register

Iowa Bucket List: Southern ramble

For those who don't mind a good case of the heebie-jeebies, this tour explores the site of gruesome ax killings in 1912 -- one of the most infamous murder scenes in Iowa history.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

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250-foot communications tower rises in Ottumwa

It was a sight to see Tuesday at the location of the new E-911 communications tower in Ottumwa.

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Tom Lazio announces campaign for Ottumwa mayor

Current mayor Frank Flanders will likely run again in November and Tuesday afternoon, longtime Ottumwa resident and former executive director of the American Home Finding Association Tom Lazio announced that he will run for mayor of Ottumwa.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

The Fairfield Ledger

Auction supports deployed soldiers

According to Chris Cook, one of the auction organizers, the auction will include household items, antiques, sporting goods, boats, animals and more.

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The Fairfield Ledger

Baldy' memorial ride set Saturday

Nearly 800 members of District 14 ABATE of Iowa will be holding the 29th "Baldy" Memorial Ride in memory of Wade S. Lentner Sr. and 77 other departed District 14 members Saturday.

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KRMG-AM Tulsa

Trial set for man charged in 1974 killing of teen

A trial has been set for Oct. 15 for a Des Moines man charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 17-year-old Ottumwa girl in 1974.

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The Fairfield Ledger

Dexter awards scholarships

Recipents of Dexter Laundry Inc. scholarships are: from left, seated, Seth Jensen, Paige Jensen and Mariah Creamer, with, standing, Dexter Laundry President Andy Kretz and Dexter Laundry Director of Human Resources Todd Reifsteck.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

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Fly-In takes off, lands in Keosauqua

The Pilot Fly-In is your one stop shop for toy planes and real planes and an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

KEYC Television, Mankato, MN

Ottumwa man charged with sex abuse, incest

OTTUMA, Iowa - Ottumwa police have arrested a 30-year-old man they believe sexually assaulted a teenage girl.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

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Ottumwa Police searching for suspected rapist

On June 14, 2013, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report that a fourteen year-old female juvenile had been sexually assaulted.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

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Court appearance for Ottumwa toddler assault suspect

An Ottumwa man accused of assaulting a two-year-old child will make his next appearance in court on Friday.

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Bostian named Ottumwa Symphony Director

The Ottumwa Symphony Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Dr. Carey H. Bostian II has accepted the position of music director and conductor for the symphony.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

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Four-decade-old murder closer to being resolved

An Ottumwa murder case that went unsolved for nearly four decades will come a little closer to being resolved next week.

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KCRG

Car-Tractor Collision in Iowa Injures Two Teens

Authorities in southern Iowa continue to investigate a collision between a vehicle and tractor that caused two teenagers to be airlifted to area hospitals.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

The Fairfield Ledger

College News

Adam and Weir are associated with the cooperative program through the Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies location in Ottumwa.

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Hispanic Business

A place to grow musically

June 11--OSKALOOSA -- It's a place where musical creativity is encouraged to flourish.

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Sussex Sun

Haas Library talks resume

Town of Lisbon - Town officials are apparently willing to up the ante in order to help restart negotiations with the Village of Sussex over a formula for the two communities to share in the cost of operating the Pauline Haass Library.

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The Fairfield Ledger

Ottumwa receives grant for roadwork

Up to $1,172,195 will be made available to assist in the construction of a right-turn lane on U.S. 34 and reconstruction of approximately 2,500 feet of Iowa Avenue from U.S. 34 north to Kay Avenue located on the east side of town.

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The Des Moines Register

Indianola splits baseball doubleheader with Ottumwa

Indianola scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to erase a 3-0 Ottumwa lead.

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