Police: Mother Refused to Help Locate Missing Special Needs Child
An Ottumwa woman faces a felony charge after police say she failed to assist in locating her missing child.
32-year-old Michelle Brown was charged with...
Ottumwa Man Charged With Burglary, Unauthorized Credit Card Use
An Ottumwa man is facing numerous charges following a series of alleged offenses on Tuesday afternoon.
According to court documents, at around 4:13 p.m. on...
Citywide Drop-Off Day Returns
The city of Ottumwa announced the return of an annual event that has residents drop off their unwanted bulk items.
The city and Bridge City...
Ottumwa Man Charged With Drug Possession, Child Endangerment
An Ottumwa man is facing drug possession and child endangerment charges after a traffic stop.
According to court documents, at around 12:48 AM on April...
UPDATE: Arrests Made in Mount Pleasant Shooting
The Mount Pleasant Police Department announced several arrests stemming from a fight that turned into a shooting Tuesday night.
Officials say shortly after 8:30 PM,...
Police: Man Put Autistic Victim in Chokehold
An Ottumwa man was arrested after police say he strangled an individual with autism during an altercation.
35-year-old Matthew Lenger was charged with willful injury,...
New Details Released On Mt. Pleasant Shooting
More information has been released regarding a Tuesday shooting incident near Mt. Pleasant's Iowa Wesleyan College.
According to a press release, at around 8:30 p.m....
Shots Fired Near Iowa Wesleyan Campus
A Tuesday night shooting near Iowa Wesleyan University caused the campus to shelter in place as authorities continue to investigate.
According to the school, the...
Green Nominated for Principal of the Year
The Cardinal Community School District announced its middle school principal was nominated for an award.
Cindy Green, a Cardinal administrator since 2010, is the current...
Police: SE Iowa Man Sexually Abused, Gave Drugs to Minor
A southeast Iowa man who was arrested last week for enticing a minor earlier this month faces more charges after authorities allege he engaged...
