Ottumwa News

A few campers are upset that the popular managers of the camp ground at Ottumwa Park have been let go.

Authorities have made arrests in another burglary ring, the second such ring targeted in recent days.

Most government offices and services will close Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Monday, November 23, 2009 at 3:07 p.m. Read more: Local , Ottumwa Police Department , Crime , Ottumwa Iowa An investigation of several burglaries in Ottumwa and rural Wapello County has resulted in the execution of search warrants, the seizure of stolen property and arrests.

The Ottumwa Community Children's Playhouse will be performing "It's A Wonderful Life" at 7 p.m. Dec.

An Ottumwa man was taken into custody Thursday when police executed an arrest warrant.

Mary Frisbie made some last minute replacements on the large butterfly's bulbs, one of a dozen or so new displays for the 2009 Holiday Nights 'N Lights.

After three soggy days, you might think Jeff Hendred would be losing his mind. It's one thing to be cooped up indoors as an adult.

An Ottumwa painting from years ago has found its way down south. Kitty Heyrman of Marietta, Ga., told us that she purchased a painting by Newton Roberts at a church auction.

A former area businessman had pleaded guilty to two counts of making false statements to a financial institution in violation of a federal statute.

The new Ottumwa Job Corps Center now going up at Ottumwa Regional Airport is the largest construction project in southeast Iowa.

The Courier has been on the move so frequently these past few months, that it takes awhile to publish all the photos.

The owner rescued the dog. Soon after, the dog reciprocated. "We got her last October," said Judy Lee, 56, of Ottumwa.

A former Ottumwan has been charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping and attempted murder after a shooting and standoff with police in Des Moines this week.

The city of Ottumwa has agreed to remove two items from the proposed Urban Renewal Plan after the Wapello County Supervisors wrote a letter last week opposing parts of the plan.

Casino plans unveiled: Designs call for 100-room hotel, 500 slots, table games, buffet restaurant Nov.

Five people are federally indicted as result of an organized retail theft investigation.A The organization, investigated by the Ottumwa Police Department, allegedly stole items from retailers and sold them on eBay accounts.

Ottumwa and southern Iowa now know who can help "Johnny" after he marched home. A community-based outpatient clinic is the answer.

Voters in Ottumwa agreed on two opposing viewpoints Tuesday: Young newcomers could be effective leaders - and experience is important.

Dance and dine to the sounds of this Christmas season at the 2009 Ottumwa Symphony Christmas Ball to be held Saturday, Dec.