Four Dogs Locked in Vehicle
Jul 11, 2017
The Ottumwa Police Department was notified a day after the incident occurred involving four dogs on Saturday, July 8th. In the 100 Block of Church Street in Ottumwa, four dogs had been locked in a vehicle and…
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Man Assaults Jasper County Deputies
Jul 11, 2017
A man was arrested in the 5700 block of Highway-117 south of Colfax by Jasper County Sheriffs after assaulting two deputy sheriffs. The incident occurred just before midnight on Saturday, July 8. Chad Allan Emary, age…
Unconventional Invocation Evokes Comments at City Council
Jul 07, 2017
There was a large voice from the public and even a few council members last night at the city council meeting. "Tonight, as many of you have figured out," Scott began. "I will not be…
Possible Addition to Mahaska County Sheriff's Department
Jul 05, 2017
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Monday morning to discuss issues and proposals within the county. During the appropriate section the representative of Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Russ VanRenterghem, stepped forward. Sheriff…
KBOE Voted Best Radio Station of Southern Iowa
Jun 30, 2017
The Ottumwa Courier held an online vote beginning on Thursday, June 1st until Thursday, Jun 15th to determine The Best of Southern Iowa 2017 in multiple categories. For the category of Best Radio Station of Southern Iowa, KBOE was…
Sex Abuse Investigation Leads to Multiple Charges Against Suspect
Jun 30, 2017
The Ottumwa Police Department has conducted an investigation involving 5 female victims who reported being sexually assaulted by the same suspect. On Friday, June 23, 2017, officers from the Ottumwa Police Department and the Southeast…
Oskaloosa Fireworks - General Rules and Safety Guidelines
Jun 29, 2017
As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Oskaloosa Fire Department and Oskaloosa Police Department would like to remind the public of some general rules and safety guidelines regarding the use and discharge of Consumer Grade…
Blattner Energy Breaking Ground for Wind Turbines
Jun 29, 2017
Blattner Energy out of Avon, MN is setting up camp in farm fields north of Oskaloosa. Just off the west side of Highway-63 headed to New Sharon, residents can see the breaking of ground for…
Ottumwa’s Independence Day Fireworks Display
Jun 29, 2017
June 28, 2017 - Ottumwa, Iowa – The City of Ottumwa’s Independence Day public fireworks display is held after dark, on Tuesday, July 4that Ottumwa Park. The show will begin shortly after 9:30 PM. The…
Federal Search Warrants Executed
Jun 29, 2017
On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, federal search warrants were executed at the following locations in Iowa: • 5600 block of Douglas Avenue, Des Moines • 1800 block of Frazier Avenue, Des Moines • 1000 block…