The week-long trial for an Ottumwa man charged with the August 2021 murder of his wife, Helen Showalter, 60, concluded Friday afternoon in Wapello County with a conviction and a missing defendant. “We ...

OTTUMWA — No one felt good about the decision, but it was the only one that could be made. During Tuesday's meeting, the Ottumwa Water Works board approved dual 5% rate increases to water bills in ...

An Ottumwa man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Friday after pleading guilty to six charges, related to sex ...

Over 1,000 times over the past four years, Camdyn Crouse has been more than willing to throw herself onto the hardwood in order to keep the Ottumwa volleyball team in a point. On Tuesday night, the ...

OTTUMWA, Iowa — 1,450 ballots were cast in the City of Ottumwa's September 10 special election. Those voters decided to ...

An Ottumwa man is facing attempted murder charges following a stabbing this week. Court documents show 62-year-old Joseph ...

Canva Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Ottumwa, according to Yelp. Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated ...

An award-winning country music group is bring their tour to Iowa.Lonestar is making a stop to perform at the Bridge View ...

Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa When: Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Matchup history Oskaloosa is 2-4 against Ottumwa since 2014. Three of the last four games have been decided by seven or ...

The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra is set to usher in the vivid hues of fall with its annual concert, Something Old–Something New ...

Actor Chevy Chase, best known for starring as Clark Griswold in the "National Lampoon" movies will be coming to Ottumwa for a ...

(Wapello Co) One person died and another was injured in a truck vs motorcycle accident in Wapello County Friday afternoon.