On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 8:50 A.M. a911 call was received reporting a bus on fire at 710 Gateway Drive atFirst Resources. advertising. During this time, she met a young man from the rival school in Eldon. Let us know what's going on! OTTUMWA Tracy Lee Johnson, 61, of Ottumwa died February 25, 2023. Pleasant, and Stockport, IA passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center. OTTUMWA - Donald Wilson, age 61, of Ottumwa, Iowa passed away on December 22, 2022 at his residence. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. OTTUMWA Bonnie J. Rowell, 86, of Ottumwa died December 20, 2022 at her home. As of January 6, 2020, the library will no longer charge fines on overdue materials. Obituaries | Ottumwa Daily Courier Featured Obituary Showcase your loved one's life story with a featured obituary. The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Ottumwa. 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. He enjoyed learning about different cultures and connecting with people. This is about nationalizing the politics of public safety.. Dorothy M. Bemis died on February 16, 2023. Below are the regulations for burning which are applicable in the City of Ottumwa. 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. Newton LaVerne Bennett, 83, formerly of Blakesburg, IA and Redmond, WA, died February 6, 2023 in Prescott, AZ. You also agree to our Terms of Eric Arthur Kealey, 34, of Austin, TX, died January 11, 2023 at his residence. It's done, said District Councilmember Charles Allen in a Friday radio interview. 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-Larry E. Jackson, 81, of Ottumwa, died at 1:55 p.m. January 22, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. A graveside service will be held at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield at a later date. He was born February 28, 1961 in Ottumwa to Jack and Serena (Martsching) Wilson. Amir Badat, with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, draws a connection between the seemingly discrete and unconnected events" in Missouri, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. I do think that theres an overall, overarching connection between what were seeing, and that is predominantly white governments trying to exert control and authority over Black communities and large Black jurisdictions in the states. He also pointed to the recent push by Georgia's State Election Board to review elections in Fulton County, which includes Atlanta. charged in the 1400 Block of Albia Road with Domestic Abuse Assault, 6/29/21 11:30PM Christopher Aaron-Anthony Casey 26 of The Courier launched a new web product Wednesday, allowing residents to see where police reports pinpoint crimes and arrests. 300 Block of East Park Avenue. Burial will be in the Eldon Cemetery immediately following the service, with a luncheon to follow at the Calvary Baptist Church. Sections of this page. BOWLING MOTORS & RV SALES on Hwy 149 NW on Airport Rd. T. Residents are reminded propane and other cylinders used to hold gases, pesticides, and etc. 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. Press alt + / to open this menu. Visit our Iowa Accident Reports page. video are actors or models and not clients of any firm. UNIONVILLE - Larry Wayne Smith, age 71, of Unionville, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home. He could have vetoed it," Burch said. OTTUMWA-Dorothy Maxine Hudson Ray Hiatt Schakel, 88, of Ottumwa, died at 12:16 a.m. February 24, 2023 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. MOUNT AYR - William "Bill Gilbert Bell age 86 of Mount Ayr, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He was a hard worker all his life. in a photo or FAIRFIELD - Patricia "Pat Evelyn Bates age 91 of Fairfield, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, December 16, 2022, at her home. OTTUMWA-Donna Diveley, 82, of Ottumwa, died at 2:45 a.m. December 29, 2022 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. 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. Facebook. Richard (Rick) Gordon Harl was born on a Naval Base in the Mariana Islands, Guam on February 5, 1948. Accessibility Help. OTTUMWA - Donna Mae Johnson, 89, of Jefferson City, MO, formerly of Ottumwa died February 10, 2023 in Jefferson City, MO. He will be laid to rest at Memorial Lawn in Ottumwa. 641-682-4779. OTTUMWA - Robert "Bob Harold Ehmke, 87, of Ottumwa died December 17, 2022 at home. Internet users interested in local historic preservation will have a new way to engage with the Historic Preservation Commission online. 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. Landfill Tarp Violation Fee Set to Increase April 1, 2023, Recycling Center to Increase Tire Disposal Fee April 1, 2023, Weekly Trash Collection Reminders and Illegal Dumping, Cemetery Spring Clean-Up Begins March 1, 2023, Ottumwa Public Library Partners with 10/15 Transit to offer Free Transportation to the Library, Ottumwa Public Library Approves New Strategic Plan, Citizens Police Academy Registration Open, 2023 Dog Licenses Available Monday December 19, 2022, Heating Reminders from the Ottumwa Fire Department, City Receives Government Finance Reporting Award, Mission 500 Wins Planning Recognition for Housing Effort, Grant Funding For Ottumwa Fire Department, Further Grant Funding for Microfilm Digitization, City to Provide $10,000 Grants for Building New Single-Family Homes, New feature at the Ottumwa Public Library Genealogy Room, Responses of Poll on Pit-Bull and Breed Specific Restrictions, City Secures $500,000 Grant for Main Street Apartments, Printer Cartridge Drop-Off Available at Recycling Center, Opening on Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission Launches New Online Resources, Guided Walking Tour, Residents and Contractors Can Now Make Permit Payments Online, Flushable Wipes Causing Problems in Sewer Pipes, Historic Ottumwa House Included Among 2020 Most Endangered Properties, Alternative Options for Curbside Recycling, The Ottumwa Public Library No Longer Charging Fines on Overdue Materials, Ottumwa Public Library Launches Live Online Job Assistance. Together they became the loving parents to four children: Theron Lacey, Tracey, Trudy, and Tobi. All garage sale ads must be paid in advance. OTTUMWA-Megan Erin Shelby, 37, of Hope Mills, NC, died January 22, 2023 from the result of an auto accident in North Carolina. 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. in the 1100 Block of North Quincy Avenue on a Warrant, 6/29/21 3:30PM Larica Rae Marie Silver 37 was arrested on OTTUMWA-Betty Lou Goben, 85, of rural Ottumwa, died at 11:18 a.m. December 21, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Sharon Kay Parks, 77, of Ottumwa, died at 8:42 p.m. February 27, 2023 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Ottumwa's FREE Online Newspaper Paul G. Holman, 58, Washington, was arrested Thursday by Washington police on charges of intimidation, pointing a firearm at another person, possession of a handgun without a license and criminal recklessness. BLOOMFIELD - Kevin Dru Spurgeon, 69, of rural Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on February 18, 2023 at his home due to renal and bone cancer. Amber Catherine Sprouse (Colvin), 29, of West Des Moines passed away at home on Monday, January 2, 2023 after a battle with cancer. The Police Department is authorized to have 42 sworn positions. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official (Fire Marshal) in accordance with section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural, range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, bonfire, construction clearing, disaster or storm damage removal by city request, other open burning permits allowed by adopted fire code. In a separate item, the Senate next week also is expected to vote on whether to overturn a District law that would grant non-citizens the right to vote in local elections, as they are allowed to do in about 15 municipalities around the country. OTTUMWA-Payton Alexander Kirkpatrick, 21, of Ottumwa, died February 8, 2023 in Florida as the result of job related injuries. Amy Verseman, age 70, of Wentzville. ELDON - Michael Eugene Boughton, 70, of Eldon, IA passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home. Jesse was born June 10, 1926 in Ottumwa, the son of John and Myrtle (Poncy) Breon. 330 W. Second St. Ottumwa, Iowa 52501330 W. Second St. Ottumwa, Iowa 52501330 W. Second St. Ottumwa, Iowa 52501330 W. Second St. Ottumwa, Iowa 52501330 W. Second St. Ottumwa, Iowa 52501. Climate controlled&Dry storage. Ottumwa Police Reports February 16, 2023 Ottumwa Police Department. OTTUMWA-Sheila Jean Rogers, 69, of Ottumwa, died at 10:31 a.m. February 19, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. ALL ADS SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL, Help Wanted Warehouse Person, load&unload trucks, make deliveries, drive a forklift&general duties. Rex was a meticulous and detail-oriented person; everything had a place, whether it was in his basement or in his room at Westview. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport is assisting the family. The cost of a Police report in Iowa typically ranges from $6 to $20, depending on the how you obtain it. The Ottumwa/Wapello County Solid Waste Commission is cracking down on litter along roadways around the Landfill. Ottumwa Police Reports June 30, 2021 Ottumwa Police Department Arrests 6/29/21 9:00AM Ryan Shane Oriley 35 of Chariton, IA. 51>. Bloomfield, IA. Contact Sarah Rutledge for details at. Facebook. . She was 86. OTTUMWA-James Keith Daugherty, 84, of Ottumwa died at 4:04 p.m. December 18, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa. Classified line rates are discounted by consecutive insertions. Cecil Manley of Lake Stevens, WA died Feb. 23, 2023. For Sale Mini Poodle and Mini Australian Sheppard. FAIRFIELD - Diane Johnson age 78 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Addington Place in Fairfield. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m. and will last until the time of service. Commercial rates apply to commercial business and applicable classifications, i.e. 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. Kevin loved his motorcycle, camping, and hiking with friends and family. 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. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ****************** All Real Estate advertisedherein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitation or discrimination. STOCKPORT - Letitia "Toots Ann Webber, 84, of Stockport, IA passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Jefferson County Hospital. FAIRFIELD - Cory Willard Hervey age 47 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his home. Five of these positions are ancillary and are not fully funded by the citys general fund. KEOSAUQUA - Robert "Bob Edward Galloway, 94, of Keosauqua died on Sunday December 11, 2022 at his home with his wife of nearly 34 years by his side. A copy of this notice and your telephone number should accompany the request. OTTUMWA-Sharon Kay Parks, 77, of Ottumwa, died at 8:42 p.m. February 27, 2023 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. ONE Ottumwa. Under terms of Washington's Home Rule authority, all District of Columbia laws are automatically reviewed by Congress. OSKALOOSA-Marcene B. Carlson, 92, of Oskaloosa, died at 6:10 a.m. January 24, 2023 at Serenity House Hospice. Rex was a longtime member of the Bloomfield Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Martha (Steve) West of Indianola, Martin (Julie) Games of West Union, Iowa; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Games of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Joye Brown of Boone, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. OTTUMWA-Pamela Kay Rupe, 75, of Ottumwa, died January 13, 2023 at her home. The OttumwaMunicipal Codeallows residents to legally keep rabbits and chickens within the city limits of Ottumwa under a permitissued by the Ottumwa Police Department. Sharon married Robert D. Parks on January 12, 1976 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2020. 560 talking about this. FAIRFIELD - Candida Boccuzzi Scharf, age 92 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Prestige Care Center nursing home in Fairfield, Iowa. Verna Ione (Townsend) Roemerman, 91, passed away peacefully January 15, 2023, at Highland Ridge senior living community in Williamsburg, Iowa. Issues for Jan. 1, 1857-<Jan. 7, 1864> called also new ser., v. 2, no. Arts & Entertainment. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.. Nonprofit Organization. Bowser has said she prefers that Congress stay out of the District's affairs, but her veto is frequently cited by critics in Congress as proof that the criminal code revision was out of step with mainstream Democratic thought. DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control, The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with criminal justice and voting has created a political tempest in the nations capital, with local activists decrying it as the latest effort to undermine the citys ability to determine its own future, By ASHRAF KHALIL and GARY FIELDS - Associated Press, Election conspiracies fuel dispute over voter f, Global race to boost electric vehicle range in , After Murdaugh trial 'circus,' Walterboro welco, JUCO wrestling: Warrior wrestlers thrive at NJC, political tempest in the nations capital, control of the St. Louis police department, 4 people die, 4 hurt in St. Louis car accident Sunday, Girls basketball: Rockets make long-awaited trip to state hoops, Georgia loses game, and wins a FIBA World Cup berth anyway, School counselor allowed to resign despite inappropriate conduct, Ottumwa man cited after gun found at Des Moines airport, Newton police sued over traffic stop that generated 1.6 million YouTube views, Girls basketball: Rockets stopped at state, Pella native prepares to run Iditarod for third time, Police: Defendant flips court table as verdict read. Use. up from 10,590 in 2021 to . Bowser vetoed the measure in January but was overridden by the council. Accessibility Help. Elks 347 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races Charity Fundraiser. (641) 684-8161. Cecil Dewaine Grosvenor passed away December 7, 2022. In a very short amount of time, the blue wheeled Recycling carts that will be available next week have already been spoken for. ROSE HILL - Merrill Steven Evans, age 79, of Rose Hill, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones and under the care of Every Step Hospice. Due to the COVID-19 Virus concerns, the Citys Water Pollution Control Facility has seen an increase in wipes labeled flushable being flushed into the Citys sewer mains. David Leroy Burkhalter passed away after a short illness on January 8, 2023. Or email residential@bridgecitysanitation.com. The communities we serve were the same then as now, with the exception of Eddyville leaving our planning area to join Mahaska Counties planning area. The family will hold a small private service. 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. arrested in the 800 Block of East Finley Avenue on a Warrant, 6/29/21 3:06PM Elizabeth Dawn Hornback 37 of Ottumwa was arrested The measure killing the local changes seems likely to pass despite the slim Democratic majority in the Senate, and President Joe Biden has indicated he will sign it. This was an especially challenging year for the Police Department and all members of our community. Donations can be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or NAMI. He was born on November 14, 1924 in Davis County, Iowa to Carl and Hersel Van Horn Games. MYSTIC - Michael Eugene Seddon, age 75, of Mystic, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville. Burial will be in the Muscatine Memorial Cemetery in Muscatine, Iowa. He was born in Ottumwa Iowa March 2, 1952. 3 were here. She was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed ceramics, knitting, and crochet. BLOOMFIELD - Harold Duane Knapp, 82, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2023 with family at his side. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. 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.