The Ottumwa Police Department has dedicated and professional men and women who strive to deliver the best possible law enforcement service to the citizens of Ottumwa. OTTUMWA-Velma Pauline "Pat Wignall, 94, formerly of Ottumwa, died at 6:25 p.m. January 19, 2023 at Shawnee Colonial Estates in Shawnee, OK. FAIRFIELD - John Lindsay Roush age 57 of Fairfield, passed away January 23, 2023, at Jefferson County Health Center. The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with crime and voting reflects a larger political dynamic playing out across the country. OTTUMWA Joseph Powell Ferguson, 90, of Ottumwa died at 8:37 a.m. January 15, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. Verna Ione (Townsend) Roemerman, 91, passed away peacefully January 15, 2023, at Highland Ridge senior living community in Williamsburg, Iowa. Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. HEDRICK-Richard Lee "Dick Messerschmitt, 78, of Hedrick, died January 5, 2023, at his home. OTTUMWA- Miles Ervin Bacon, 87, of Ottumwa, died at 1:19 p.m. January 6, 2023, at his home. OTTUMWA-Ronald Max Sales, 83, of Ottumwa, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2022. MyAccident.org is not a law firm, nor a lawyer referral service nor This was an especially challenging year for the Police Department and all members of our community. Accessibility Help. Read More. Wipes snag on any imperfection in sewer pipes, catch passing debris and grease, and create a ball that will grow to eventually plug the pipe. Residents are reminded that on your day of garbage and recycling pick-up, to have your containers on the curb by 4:00 a.m. and to not place containers on the curb no more than 18 hours before pick-up. Block of Albia Road, 6/29/21 Violation of Order of Protection was reported in the attorney-client relationship is not formed when calling the number on this site or filling No bond was set. Let us know what you're thinking! OTTUMWA - Robert C. Francis, 93, of Ottumwa, died at 7:45 a.m. February 17, 2023 at Vista Woods Care Center. This past year new code adoptions were put in place in regards to outdoor burning. The tags are available for purchase at major retailers. News Map & Contact Information Facebook Chad Farrington Chief of Police (641) 683-0661 Email Chad Farrington The verdict means Douglas Raymond Spurgeon Jr., who turns 44 Sunday, no longer faces life in prison without the possibility parole, but still faces a lengthy prison sentence. The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with crime and voting reflects a larger political dynamic playing out across the country. Another, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, is in the hospital. The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Ottumwa. OTTUMWA-Florence F. Reck-Tetmeyer, 96, of Ottumwa, died at 4:47 a.m. December 30, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. OTTUMWA-Justin Travis Sutherland-Maldonado, 36, of Ottumwa, died at 12:59 a.m. December 25, 2022. Ottumwa Police Reports November 29, 2021 Ottumwa Police Department Nov 29, 2021 Arrests 11/28/21 4:20PM Melanie Sue Strayer 34 of Ottumwa was charged in the 1700 Block of East Second Street with Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, Interference with Official Acts and Failure to Appear OTTUMWA-Geraldine Marie Smith, 95, of Ottumwa, died at 10:20 p.m. January 10, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. He enjoyed learning about different cultures and connecting with people. (641) 682-5497 www.bowlingrvs.com. Press alt + / to open this menu. BATAVIA - Geri Lou Stevens, 80, of Batavia, IA passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A copy of this notice and your telephone number should accompany the request. On Friday, appearing on the same radio program, Bowser said the council ignored her input and had essentially fumbled the political dynamics presenting a controversial measure before a newly Republican-held House of Representatives that may have been looking for an opportunity to step in. BLOOMFIELD - Dr. John Joseph Finneran, 83, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on December 26, 2022 at the Bloomfield Care Center. Patricia worked at several different places throughout her life but her full-time job, and the one she truly loved, was being a mother and wife. AdGroup27(); OTTUMWA-Donna Diveley, 82, of Ottumwa, died at 2:45 a.m. December 29, 2022 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. or. Private sewers are the responsibility of the property owners and are not maintained by the City of Ottumwa. ELDON - Gary David Mooney Sr., 79, of Eldon, IA passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Care Center. Democratic state Sen. John Horhn calls that "a symbolic decapitation of Black elected leadership.. 1400 Block of Sherwood Drive, 6/29/21 Theft 5th Degree was reported to the Law Center, 6/29/21 Theft 5th Degree was reported in the 1900 OTTUMWA-Trina Dawn McConnell, 52, of Ottumwa, died at 12:33 a.m. January 6, 2023 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Climate controlled&Dry storage. 12:15 p.m. Officers received a report that someone took the license plate off of a car at 109 Jamestown Square. Left to share her story is her loving husband, Fred Fligg of Atkins, IA; four children, Theron Lacey Fligg of Eldon, IA, Tracey (Susan) Fligg of Tiffin, IA, Trudy (Greg) Naso of Las Vegas, NV, and Tobi Peterman of Cedar Rapids, IA; thirteen grandchildren, Kalie Fligg, Allysa (Garrett) Ellard, Michaela Fligg (Scottie Golembiewski), Maliah (Cody) Van Dee, Jacob (Kiersten) Naso, Celia (Andy) Huff, Dominic Naso, Lacey (Mark) Krouse, Ava (Jeff) Ketels, Ella Peterman, Dylan Fligg, Cody Fligg, and Justin Fligg; eight great grandchildren; four siblings, Cheryl (Reed) Vass, Richard (Denise) Humble, Larry Humble, and Ellis (Kathy) Humble, as well as many extended family and friends. City Hall Departments adopted the new software, iWorQ, in March. Archived issues are available in digital format from the Library of Congress Chronicling America online collection. Florida Gov. Facebook. OTTUMWA - Dorothy Judge Magrane passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on February 1, 2023. BLAKESBURG - Charles "Chuck" Robert Downey, age 72, of Blakesburg, IA passed away on December 23, 2022. Bloomfield, IA. PACKWOOD - Mary Ruth Hipp, 88, of Packwood, IA passed away on January 1, 2023, at the Prestige Care Center in Fairfield, IA. Clean - Secure. OTTUMWA Patty Jo Annis, 87, formerly of Oskaloosa and Ottumwa, died at 6:18 a.m. February 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. This request must be by certified return mail and within the above 10 days. OTTUMWA - Lyle Clark, 80, of Ottumwa, passed away Monday morning, February 20, 2023, at his home in Ottumwa. Law Enforcement Agency. Ottumwa Police Reports November 8, 2021 #ottumwapost. The revised criminal code is tougher on crime than most of the state laws of the Republicans who are voting against it, he said. FAIRFIELD - Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Biggs age 64 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. CALL 641-684-4611 Ext. All but the very smallest communities had curbside collection then, and still do. More details can be found in this presentation. Email or phone: Password: . All rights reserved. charged in the 1400 Block of Albia Road with Domestic Abuse Assault, 6/29/21 11:30PM Christopher Aaron-Anthony Casey 26 of The Ottumwa Courier welcomes readers to submit letters to the editor to offer their take on the news impacting them. Frances Lee Kenyon Conger passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 in Noblesville, IN. He later saved up and went on a world wide adventure for 1 1/2 years, visiting many countries. In their younger days, they enjoyed going dancing together. FILE - Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser listens as President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting on reducing gun violence, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, July 12, 2021, in Washington. He said overriding the revised criminal code won't make the city safer. Bowser said it had been anticipated for months that Republicans would win control of the House in last November's midterm elections and that the council could have presented the revised criminal code last year, when Democrats were in control. Reservations needed for 5pm dinner. The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with crime and voting reflects a larger political dynamic playing out across the country. ALBIA - William Bill Donald Sullivan, age 95, of Albia, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Senior Suites in Urbandale. 6/29/21 9:00AM Ryan Shane Oriley 35 of Chariton, IA. Let us know what you're thinking! In a very short amount of time, the blue wheeled Recycling carts that will be available next week have already been spoken for. OTTUMWA Madelene Schertz, 93, of Ottumwa died at 7:40 p.m. December 30, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. Informacje o Paluszek Stawki. Muriel Joan Channel, 88, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Parkview Care Center, Fairfield. The Ottumwa Courier welcomes readers to submit letters to the editor to offer their take on the news impacting them. President Joe Biden has told Senate Democrats that he'll sign a bill overriding the District of Columbias effort to overhaul how the city prosecutes and punishes crime. Amber Catherine Sprouse (Colvin), 29, of West Des Moines passed away at home on Monday, January 2, 2023 after a battle with cancer. OTTUMWA-Dorothy Jean Amos, 89, of Ottumwa, died at 4:19 p.m. February 9, 2023 at Ridgewood Specialty Care in Ottumwa. Ottumwa Police Department. Currently there are 39 sworn officers working for the department, two officers attending the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and one officer beginning the Patrol Training Program. BLOOMFIELD - Harold Duane Knapp, 82, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2023 with family at his side. The Ottumwa Public Library is pleased to announce that starting this week they will be offering staff assistance in the Genealogy Room at the library. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Emily Wagster Pettus in Jackson, Mississippi, and Summer Ballentine in Jefferson City, Missouri, contributed to this report. During this time, she met a young man from the rival school in Eldon. However, if you need a larger recycling container, you may purchase a cart no bigger than 35-gallons, and mark it so its identifiable as recycling. The Publisher reserves the right to revise or reject, at its opinion, any advertisement deemed objectionable by the Publisher in subject matter, phraseology or composition, or to classify any advertisements. OTTUMWA-Cindy Lou Scarlett, 64, of Ottumwa, died at 9:15 a.m. February 1, 2023 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. OTTUMWA Nine female patients were sexually abused by a certified nurse practitioner while sedated at Ottumwa Regional Health Center, police and hospital officials say. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. FAIRFIELD - Coletta Mae Schimmelpfennig, 88, of Fairfield, IA passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, IA. City meetings are open to the public in accordance with IA Code Chapter 21. Accessibility Help. CENTERVILLE - Diana Jean Herr, age 68, of Centerville, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Together they became the loving parents to four children: Theron Lacey, Tracey, Trudy, and Tobi. In Mississippi, the state House has approved a measure to create a new court district in part of the capital city of Jackson with judges who would be appointed rather than elected. Helping others became important to him. She was 86. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Breon; grandson, Anthony Breon; six brothers and three sisters. OTTUMWA-Cynthia Lee Kephart, 72, of Ottumwa, died at 3:24 p.m. December 28, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. Ottumwa Arrests and Police Reports in Ottumwa City, IA Perform a free Ottumwa, IA public police reports search, including current & recent arrests, traffic violations, arrest inquiries, warrants, reports, logs, and mug shots . Jump to. Elks 347 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races Charity Fundraiser. ALL ADS SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL, Help Wanted Warehouse Person, load&unload trucks, make deliveries, drive a forklift&general duties. The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with crime and voting reflects a larger political dynamic playing out across the country. is it a The Publisher accepts no liability for any error in an advertisement, regardless of course, except for the cost of the space actually occupied by the error. was charged in the 1000 Block of Chester Avenue with Driving Here are all sorts of measures that weve seen in the elections context that really go to this, and now were seeing that pop up in other contexts, as well, like public safety," he said. OTTUMWA-James Allan "Jimmy Jake Jacobs, 55, of Ottumwa, died at 11:25 p.m. February 18, 2023 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. recommend any participating Third Party Legal Professionals that pay to participate in this WASHINGTON (AP) Congress' expected vote next week to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with criminal justice and voting has created a political tempest in the nations capital and reflects a contentious political dynamic that is playing out more broadly across the country: Predominantly white legislative bodies are seeking to curb or usurp the authority of local governments in cities with large Black populations, particularly on issues related to public safety and elections. BLOOMFIELD - Donald Rex Jacobs, 90, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on February 14, 2023 at his home. Although it has been decades since Congress completely overturned a District law, members of Congress regularly use budget riders to limit or influence those laws. We regret to announce the death of Richard Maxwell Hall on December 17th, 2022. Freds work eventually took them to Atkins, IA, which they would call home for the remainder of her life. The assaults were. Kevin packed more into his short 32 years than many people do in a lifetime. Stop by: The Ottumwa Courier 213 E. Second. It's a fresh chapter in a tortured relationship between Congress and Washingtons local elected leaders, who have long complained about congressional interference in their affairs. FAIRFIELD - Rowan "Gene Powers age 84 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center. After retirement, they enjoyed traveling in their RV and attending the Iowa State Fair.