OTTUMWA — The City of Ottumwa would like to remind citizens of a Primary occurring on August 13, 2024. Four candidates have filed paperwork to fill the City Council seat vacated by Sandra Pope late last year. The four candidates are Cyan Bossou, Mitch Niner, Dan Reid, and Kevin Sylvester. This Primary will reduce the field to two candidates for the Special Election being held September 10, 2024. Vote Centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 13 and absentee ballot written requests are being accepted for the Primary. In-person absentee ballots are available at the Wapello County Courthouse through August 12, 2024.