Ottumwa Man Shot After Cross-County Chase Charged, Trooper Cleared
An Ottumwa man who was shot following a cross-county pursuit and confrontation with law enforcement was formally charged while the trooper who shot him...
Ottumwa Man Shot to Death in Des Moines Robbery
An Ottumwa man was killed during a robbery attempt in a park on Monday, according to Des Moines Police.
The deceased has been identified as...
Holiday Closings Announced for Ottumwa
The city of Ottumwa announced a number of closings for the upcoming holiday season.
The closings include:
City of Ottumwa departments and offices at City Hall...
8 Burlington Residents Face Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
A joint operation between federal and state investigators of a drug trafficking organization has resulted in eight Burlington residents facing federal charges
Gilbert Lee Ellis,...
Former Keokuk Emergency Management Coordinator Charged with Theft
The former Keokuk County Emergency Management Coordinator has been arrested following a state audit.
Larry Smith, 66, has been charged with second-degree theft.
The Iowa Division...
Police: Ottumwa Man Tried Meeting Up with Undercover Officer Posing as a Teen
An Ottumwa man is behind bars after allegedly setting up to meet a child he was messaging who was actually an undercover police officer.
53-year-old...
Pedersen to Depart Cardinal, Take New Position in Cedar Falls
Joel Pedersen, Superintendent of the Cardinal Community School District, is slated to be the new Chief Administrator of Central Rivers Area Education Agency, according...
Ottumwa Man Faces Numerous Charges After Allegedly Being Found with Child Porn
An Ottumwa man faces a multitude of charges after authorities allegedly found him in the possession of child pornography.
27-year-old John O'Connor has been charged...
Citizens Police Academy Announced
The Ottumwa Police Department will be holding its Annual Citizens Police Academy in February and March of 2023.
The Academy gives citizens an opportunity...
Identity of Robbery Suspect Apprehended After Shooting Released
The Iowa Department of Public Safety released the name of the suspect accused of armed robbery who was apprehended in Blakesburg last week and...
