Press alt + / to open this menu. advertising. BLOOMFIELD - Helen Elaine Cary, 95, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on January 4, 2022 at the Bloomfield Care Center. Flushing of wipes causes cities to spend thousands of dollars on premature equipment repair and replacement. He was 85. Facebook. The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Ottumwa. Blue Merle, Black, Cream, Apricot Males and Females Born January 20, 2023. BLOOMFIELD - Donald Rex Jacobs, 90, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on February 14, 2023 at his home. He was born in Ottumwa Iowa March 2, 1952. Law Enforcement Agency. Last month, the same body voted to strip power from St. Louis' elected prosecutor. District officials seem resigned to the crime bill's rejection. The intersection of Vine and Birch will be closing tomorrow January 25th, 2023, for continued work on the Phase 8 Sewer Separation project. Joe Biden did not have to do this. was charged in the 800 Block of Queen Anne Avenue with Operating While Under the Influence 1stOffense, Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person, Domestic Abuse Assault, and Interference with Official Acts, 11/27/21 9:37PM Bruce Wayne Nord 41 of Ottumwa was charged at North Court Street and East Park Avenue with Drunk Drive Revocation, 11/27/21 4:26PM Christopher Blankenship 34 of Ottumwa was charged at South Madison Avenue and Ellis Avenue with Possession of a Controlled Substance Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container and Drunk Drive Revocation, 11/27/21 4:16PM Joseph Michael Amason 36 of Ottumwa was charged in the 100 Block of Minnesota Street with Driving While Barred, 11/27/21 2:11PM Julio Rilik 37 of Ottumwa was charged at Church Street and North Weller Street with Driving While Barred, 11/27/21 11:27AM Tosha Elaine Hobbs 24 of Ottumwa was charged in the 800 Block of Lillian Street with Failure to Vacate Placarded Dwelling, 11/27/21 10:45AM Shelby Lynn Clark 27 of Ottumwa was charged at East Main Street and South Van Buren Avenue with Driving While Barred, 11/27/21 9:15AM Esmeralda Martinez Zapata 53 of Ottumwa was charged in the 100 Block of South Ash Street with Driving While Barred, 11/27/21 8:08AM Megan Jessica McMillan 40 of Ottumwa was charged at Church Street and Myrtle Street with Failure to Appear, 11/27/21 1:10AM Michael Christopher Thordarson 34 of Ottumwa was charged at Church Street and North Ransom Street with Violation of No Contact/Protective Order, 11/27/21 No Time Given Byran Carl Lovell 58 of Ottumwa was charged at East Main Street and South Market Street with Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana and Interference with Official Acts, 11/26/21 11:40PM Gerardson Philippe 26 of Ottumwa was charged in the 2500 Block of North Court Street with Public Intoxication, 11/26/21 11:15PM Tristan Six 18 of Ottumwa was charged in the 100 Block of North Sheridan Avenue with Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana, 11/26/21 10:19PM Jackie Raymond Rupe III 54 of Ottumwa was charged in the 1000 Block of South Webster Street with Driving Under Suspension, 11/26/21 8:21PM Jay Edward Horn Jr. 42 of Ottumwa was charged at River Drive and Market Street with Operating While Under the Influence 1stOffense, 11/26/21 5:04PM Christopher Adam Bainbridge 36 of Ottumwa was charged in the 600 Block of Chester Avenue with Interference with Official Acts and was Arrested on a Warrant, 11/26/21 12:31PM Tiffany Lynn Readdy 36 of Ottumwa was charged in the 1900 Block of Venture Drive with Theft, 11/26/21 10:33AM Marc Edward Alfred 51 of Ottumwa was arrested in the 2200 Block of Roemer Avenue on a Warrant, 11/26/21 2:25AM Vincent Iacopus 40 of Ottumwa was charged in the 700 Block of Richmond Avenue with Operating While Under the Influence 1stOffense, 11/25/21 9:24PM James Taylor Smith 48 of Ottumwa was charged in the 1000 Block of South Milner Street with Violation of No Contact/Protective Order, 11/25/21 1:30PM Two Juveniles of Ottumwa were charged at the Law Center with Controlled Substance Violations Conspire with Intent to Deliver, 11/25/21 12:21PM James Vincent Cobler 58 of Ottumwa was charged in the 700 Block of Ellis Avenue with Violation of Order of Protection, 11/25/21 5:08AM Jerame Shawn Buck 42 of Blakesburg, IA. Memorials have been established to the Bloomfield Christian Church or Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library and may be mailed to Wagler Funeral Home, 304 W. Jefferson St., Bloomfield, Iowa 52537. was charged in the 2500 Block of North Court Street with Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana, 11/28/21 1:57AM Kamekica Yashica Neely 38 of Ottumwa was charged in the 2400 Block of North Court Street with Operating While Under the Influence 1stOffense and Driving Under Suspension, 11/28/21 12:31AM Zachary Craig Mason 32 of Ottumwa was charged in the 200 Block of Richmond Avenue with Operating While Under the Influence 1stOffense, 11/27/21 9:46PM James Edward Kisner 49 of Waterloo, IA. Inflated tire disposal costs have driven the Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center to raise the fee for disposing of tires. In addition to improving recordkeeping and coordination between departments, the software has a number of features available to the public via the Public Portal. The city, he said, is seen as too liberal, too urban, too Democratic and too Black. The Ottumwa Courier is our official newspaper of record for publishing meeting minutes and . substitute He said overriding the revised criminal code won't make the city safer. OTTUMWA - Eloise Jepsen 92 of Ottumwa, formerly of Des Moines died February 9th, 2023 at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa. He worked at various jobs and enjoyed everything that life in Minneapolis had to offer. Welcome to the official Facebook page for the Ottumwa Police Department. FAIRFIELD - Patricia "Pat Evelyn Bates age 91 of Fairfield, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, December 16, 2022, at her home. OTTUMWA-James D. Daugherty, 72, of rural Ottumwa, died at 10:05 p.m. January 24, 2023 at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. OTTUMWA - Donald Wilson, age 61, of Ottumwa, Iowa passed away on December 22, 2022 at his residence. Create an Obituary Latest Obituaries Paul Billings Obituary Kevin Rutledge. FAIRFIELD - Danny Ray Cantrell age 48 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home. The Police Department is authorized to have 42 sworn positions. News Map & Contact Information Facebook Chad Farrington Chief of Police (641) 683-0661 Email Chad Farrington OTTUMWA-Michelle Tennyson, of Ottumwa, died January 8, 2023 at home. OSKALOOSA-Marcene B. Carlson, 92, of Oskaloosa, died at 6:10 a.m. January 24, 2023 at Serenity House Hospice. Patricia Joyce Fligg was born in Batavia, IA on March 23, 1939, the daughter of Donald and Alice Johansmeier Humble. FAIRFIELD - Coletta Mae Schimmelpfennig, 88, of Fairfield, IA passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, IA. Jesse C. Breon, 96, of Davenport formerly of Ottumwa, died Friday, February 3, 2023 at Promedica Skilled Nursing Facility in Davenport. 325 EMAIL classified@ottumwacourier.com Garage Sales Start at: PP 1 Day $25.75 PP PP 2 Days $28.90 PP PP 3 Days $31.00 PP (above prices based on 25 words or less, ad includes online classifieds and Garage Sale Kit) Over 25 words only 10 extra per word/per day. OTTUMWA-Megan Erin Shelby, 37, of Hope Mills, NC, died January 22, 2023 from the result of an auto accident in North Carolina. Robert (Bob) John Reighard, age 66, passed away on February 2, 2023 in his home relaxed in his favorite chair with a beautiful view of the snowy river. OTTUMWA-Sharon Kay Parks, 77, of Ottumwa, died at 8:42 p.m. February 27, 2023 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. OTTUMWA-Linda Carol Erbst, 70, of Ottumwa, formerly of Davenport, passed away of an extended illness at 4:42 a.m. December 20, 2022 at her residence. Rachel Julianna Howell, age 102, passed away December 29, 2022, at Parkview Care Center. BLOOMFIELD - Beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, teacher and coach, Stan Huggins, 73, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on December 28, 2022 at the Davis County Hospital. BATAVIA-Crystal Ann Boyd, 50, of Batavia, died at 8:14 p.m. December 14, 2022 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield. in a photo or HEDRICK-Beverly Jean Hinkel, 86, of Hedrick, died January 15, 2023 at her residence. BIRMINGHAM - Judith Lee Williams, 76, of Birmingham, IA, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Bridge View Center. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Paluszek Stawki na Strzaowa 7, 87-100 Toru, Polska, Prosz o kontakt z Paluszek Stawki korzystajc z poniszych informacji: adres, numer telefonu, faks, kod pocztowy, adres strony internetowej, adres e-mail . 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, 11/28/21 12:17PM Manton Maymar Sepety 21 of Ottumwa was charged in the 1100 Block of Lillian Street with Possession of a Controlled Substance Methamphetamine and Interference with Official Acts, 11/28/21 11:56AM David Iowan 21 of Ottumwa was charged in the 1100 Block of Lillian Street with Failure to Appear, 11/28/21 7:50AM Kastano Tisa 37 of Marshalltown, IA. OTTUMWA-Dorothy Maxine Hudson Ray Hiatt Schakel, 88, of Ottumwa, died at 12:16 a.m. February 24, 2023 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Surviving are his mother Sarah Rutledge and father Sean Rutledge; brother Kyle Rutledge (Cheryl); brother Caleb Christopher (Nahn); stepmother Lisa Lindsley; grandfather Roy Hampton; grandparents Colleen and Cedric Robinson; nephew Arthur Tseng Christopher; nephew Bernard Rutledge; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. This was an especially challenging year for the Police Department and all members of our community. There are areas within the Ottumwa City Limits where multiple households are served by a private, common sewer line that may extend some distance before connecting with a public sewer. Low 28F. FAIRFIELD - Thomas "Tom David Houston age 74 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his home. GARAGE SALES The key to a successful sale is letting people know about the sale! Clean - Secure. All the officers attend the National Fire Academy at least once and most have attended twice. PACKWOOD - John Dale Myers, 82, of Packwood, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the United Presbyterian Hospice Home in Washington, Iowa. The OttumwaMunicipal Codeallows residents to legally keep rabbits and chickens within the city limits of Ottumwa under a permitissued by the Ottumwa Police Department. Ottumwa dog owners are reminded that City dog licenses are required for any dog over the age of four months in the City of Ottumwa, unless the dog is kept in a kennel licensed by the State of Iowa for breeding and sale purposes. The assaults were. When the Commission launches its newsletter this summer, the webpage will also house current and past issues. She was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed ceramics, knitting, and crochet. Related Pages. The City of Ottumwa will now provide $10,000 to homebuilders or homeowners who complete a new single-family home. She was an excellent cook and always looked forward to preparing large meals for her extended family. When should I request a legal consultation? Accessibility Help. Kevin packed more into his short 32 years than many people do in a lifetime. On Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at approximately 4:24 p.m., Officers responded to the area of East Main and Brick Row on a report that a male was bleeding from his head and neck. Block of Venture Drive, 6/29/21 Dissemination and Exhibition of Obscene Material was Goals of the selection process include preserving and/or improving the overall condition of city streets, providing the best street condition for the largest number of drivers, reducing maintenance costs, using an objective and repeatable process, and coordinating street improvement in an efficient manner. Visit our Iowa Accident Reports page. was charged in the 2500 Block of North Court Street with Possession or Carrying of Dangerous Weapons, Operating While Under the Influence 1stOffense and Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana, 11/28/21 2:02M Kenneth Jero Ladouceur 36 of Fairfield, IA. Accessibility Help. "Its all good. John David "JD Fipps, of Drakesville, Iowa, went to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep at home on December 29, 2022 at the age of 59. OTTUMWA-Yvonne Maxine Padget, 96, of Ottumwa, accomplished her goal and made it to her heavenly home at 11:34 p.m. February 12, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society Ottumwa. HEDRICK - Jimmy Lee Spears (80) of Hedrick, Iowa passed away December 27, 2022 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Ottumwa, Iowa. Sections of this page. OTTUMWA Joseph Powell Ferguson, 90, of Ottumwa died at 8:37 a.m. January 15, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. Cecil Dewaine Grosvenor passed away December 7, 2022. 3 were here. A copy of this notice and your telephone number should accompany the request. OTTUMWA-Ronald Max Sales, 83, of Ottumwa, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2022. 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. 1-<v. 8, no. The Ottumwa Fire Department wants to remind the public about the dangers of using heaters that are not designed for unventilated spaces such as the use in homes. The Ottumwa Fire Department is a 32 member department that handles many type of emergencies including, fire, hazmat, emergency medical services, confined space and many others. Members have taught hazmat classes to seven of the nine counties that Ottumwa covers for hazmat emergencies. Read More 10-15 Transit Bus Fire February 17, 2022 The Ottumwa Public Library is starting the New Year with an exciting new policy. was charged in the 1000 Block of Chester Avenue with Driving Jump to. ELDON - Gary David Mooney Sr., 79, of Eldon, IA passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Care Center. FAIRFIELD - Diane Johnson age 78 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Addington Place in Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: 2nd Baptist Church, 136 N Green St Ottumwa, Iowa You have permission to edit this article. Preceding him in death are grandparents Doug and Sylvia Rutledge, and Martha Hampton. was charged in the 100 Block of East Second Street with Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct and Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations, 11/24/21 7:34PM Tiny Lynn Northway 44 of Ottumwa was charged in the 1900 Block of Venture Drive with Theft 5thDegree, 11/24/21 5:32PM 5:32PM Omar Rafael Solorio-Valdez Jr. 35 of Ottumwa was charged in the 100 Block of South Birch Street with Theft 2ndDegree, Burglary 3rdDegree, Possession of Burglary Tools and Ongoing Criminal Conduct, 11/24/21 3:06PM Matthew Lee Lenger 34 of Ottumwa was charged at the Law Center with Failure to Appear, 11/28/21 Theft 5thDegree was reported in the 500 Block of Waverly Avenue, 11/28/21 Theft 2ndDegree was reported in the 100 Block of West Finley Avenue, 11/28/21 Criminal Mischief 4thDegree was reported in the 300 Block of Richmond Avenue, 11/28/21 Criminal Mischief 5thDegree was reported in the 800 Block of Richmond Avenue, 11/27/21 Criminal Mischief 4thDegree was reported in the 400 Block of South Webster Street, 11/27/21 Domestic Abuse Assault and Neglect of Abandonment of a Dependent Person were reported in the 800 Block of Queen Anne Avenue, 11/26/21 Theft 4thDegree was reported in the 300 Block of South Iowa Avenue, 11/26/21 Theft 5thDegree was reported in the 400 Block of North Weller Street, 11/26/21 Theft was reported in the 1900 Block of Venture Drive, 11/26/21 Criminal Mischief 3rdDegree was reported in the 600 Block of Wabash Avenue, 11/26/21 Burglary 3rdDegree was reported in the 300 Block of Tacoma Avenue, 11/25/21 Violation of Order of Protection was reported in the 1500 Block of Greenwood Drive, 11/25/21 Domestic Abuse Assault was reported in the 300 Block of North Van Buren Avenue, 11/25/21 Violation of No Contact/Protective Order was reported in the 100 Block of South Milner Street, 11/24/21 Theft 5thDegree was reported in the 1900 Block of Venture Drive, 11/24/21 Criminal Mischief 4thDegree was reported in the 1900 Block of Venture Drive. Emily Wagster Pettus in Jackson, Mississippi, and Summer Ballentine in Jefferson City, Missouri, contributed to this report. He later saved up and went on a world wide adventure for 1 1/2 years, visiting many countries. Residents are advised that access to the Blackhawk boat ramp which is North of Applebees on Blackhawk Road is now closed for the season. charged in the 100 Block of West Fourth Street with Carrying Weapons, 6/29/21 12:07PM Ellen R Moore 47 of Ottumwa was charged in ALBIA - Marilyn Jean Hixson, age 84, of Albia, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Monroe Care Center in Albia. Nonprofit Organization. AdGroup27(); Donations can be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or NAMI. The City of Ottumwa wants residents to be aware that wipes that are sold as flushable are in fact not flushable for the Citys sewer pipes. Jesse was born June 10, 1926 in Ottumwa, the son of John and Myrtle (Poncy) Breon. Ottumwa Oktoberfest. KEOSAUQUA - Robert "Bob Alan Moyer, 91, of Keosauqua, IA passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. The Ottumwa Police Department will be holding their Annual Citizens Police Academy in February and March of 2023. Accessibility Help. 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 Ottumwa Public Library is excited to announce that it is working to achieve the objectives outlined in a recent strategic plan approved by the Library Board of Trustees. Festival. Sections of this page. FILE - With the White House in the background, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser waves as she arrives to speak during the second March for Our Lives rally, June 11, 2022, in Washington. Similar inroads on local authority are happening elsewhere around the country, often intertwined with issues of race. Kevin grew up mostly in Ottumwa and enjoyed friends, pets, family, and playing basketball, baseball, wrestling, and soccer. We strive daily to be the best police agency possible. Ottumwa Customer Service Watchdog. The Ottumwa Courier welcomes readers to submit letters to the editor to offer their take on the news impacting them. The Ottumwa Public Library is excited to announce a new partnership with 10/15 Transit that will give members of the Ottumwa community an opportunity to get to and from the library for free via the city wide bus system! MORAVIA - Wanda Bernice Cochran Tomlin, of Moravia, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. David Leroy Burkhalter passed away after a short illness on January 8, 2023. OTTUMWA Tracy Lee Johnson, 61, of Ottumwa died February 25, 2023. All persons depicted Until we are the 51st state, we live with that indignity. The new webpage, www.cityofottumwa.com/preservation, includes a record of local nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, news about historic preservation in Ottumwa and a virtual guided tour. Ottumwa Trash and Recycling Customers are reminded that their weekly curbside collection allows for a maximum of one appliance or bulky item (like furniture) per week. Over time this material can build up and lead to the sewer plugging, causing sewer backups into nearby homes. Patricia Joyce Fligg, 83, of Atkins, IA and formerly of Batavia, IA passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Though a seemingly harmless act, grass clippings eventually make their way into the sewer system. AdGroup27(); Climate controlled&Dry storage. Democratic state Sen. John Horhn calls that "a symbolic decapitation of Black elected leadership.. Glen "Buster Richard Ridgeway passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, IA. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1943. Not now. OTTUMWA-LoisYvonne Garner, 84, of Ottumwa, died at 7:00 a.m. January 25, 2023 at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. recommend any participating Third Party Legal Professionals that pay to participate in this 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