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Fugitive wanted by FBI since 2018 arrested in Ottumwa
1+ week, 5+ day ago (69+ words) KCCI Fugitive wanted by FBI since 2018 arrested in Ottumwa A fugitive wanted by the FBI since 2018 has been arrested in Ottumwa and is now in custody. Deputies said Johnathan...
KCCI Investigates: 2 years without phones, Ottumwa students make huge gains
3+ week, 5+ day ago (477+ words) Gateway High School Principal Aaron Ruff doubted the Ottumwa district's plan to limit students from using...they actually enjoy the cell phone policy." Ottumwa put the cell phone policy into effect in the 2024-25...
Ottumwa sells historic downtown building for $1 to developer
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (160+ words) Ottumwa city leaders sold a historic downtown building for $1 to a developer as part of a plan...into commercial units and apartments. Main Street Ottumwa said the addition of apartments could help transform...Kris Patrick, executive director of Main Street…...
Viva Latino Festival returns to Ottumwa after cancellation last year
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (190+ words) The Viva Latino Festival is returning to Ottumwa this Saturday after being canceled last year due...a way to celebrate pride in the community. Viva Ottumwa Latino Festival runs noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at...Google Play The Viva Latino Festival is…...
Ottumwa school district announces loss of sixth-grade student
1+ week, 4+ day ago (111+ words) An Ottumwa student who just finished fifth grade has died. The Ottumwa Community School District says Charlotte Pilcher...felt by classmates, teachers, and staff. "The Ottumwa Community School District extends its deepest...
Downtown Ottumwa businesses see boost from lunch club
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (158+ words) Downtown Ottumwa businesses are seeing increased foot traffic and sales thanks to a new initiative called the Lunch Club. Main Street Ottumwa created the Lunch Club to support local restaurants...part of a larger effort to revitalize downtown Ottumwa, where…...
Iowa HHS adds Ottumwa Pizza Ranch to list of potential exposure locations
3+ week, 1+ day ago (189+ words) list of potential exposure locations for measles. Ottumwa is now the latest town impacted. The most recent...location is the Pizza Ranch at 1791 Venture Drive in Ottumwa, between noon and 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. The...list of potential exposure locations for measles....
Owner says business dips at Ottumwa Pizza Ranch after being named possible measles exposure
2+ week, 4+ day ago (304+ words) Health and Human Services identified Pizza Ranch in Ottumwa as a possible measles exposure site. Owner Curt...
Meskwaki Settlement forfeits Friday’s football game
1+ week, 4+ day ago (92+ words) Meskwaki Settlement forfeits Friday's football game against Gladbrook-Reinbeck KCCI Meskwaki Settlement in Tama County is forfeiting its football game this Friday against Gladbrook-Reinbeck The school says it's due to low player numbers and concerns about injury The game will not…...
Waukee Northwest football hungry for more after UNI-Dome trip last season
2+ week, 3+ day ago (105+ words) Waukee Northwest returns to the football field this season after an 8-1 regular season a year ago and a trip to the UNI-Dome for the playoffs. The Wolves have six college commits, including future Western Illinois quarterback Mack Heitland and Iowa…...