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Updated: October 12, 2020 @ 12:49 am Full Forecast Ottumwa, Iowa Newsletter Facebook Twitter Instagram Toggle navigation Menu Search Contact Us Purchase Photos Submit a Letter to the Editor Submit a News Tip Place an Obituary Subscribe Start a Subscription Manage My Subscription E-Paper App Downloads Newsletter Login E-Paper Local Events See All Events Add Your Event Celebrations Obituaries Classifieds Public Notices 59th COVID-19 death reported in Wapello 59th COVID-19 death reported in Wapello Kirksville Police Chief, Ottumwa native, dies Kirksville Police Chief, Ottumwa native, dies +6 White House virus aid offer is panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP White House virus aid offer is panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP +2 Prep football: Big night for Little Cyclones Prep football: Big night for Little Cyclones Panthers shake off slow start to get to .500 Panthers shake off slow start to get to .500 The Latest News Kirksville Police Chief, Ottumwa native, dies 10 hrs ago News 59th COVID-19 death reported in Wapello 14 hrs ago National News White House virus aid offer is panned by Pelosi, Senate GOP +6 Oct 10, 2020 News Wapello adds 7 virus cases; 1,315 new cases in Iowa Oct 10, 2020 News Board focuses on district goals in Monday meeting Oct 9, 2020 News Quarter of registered voters request ballots Oct 9, 2020 News Hy-Vee pharmacies offer COVID-19 testing Oct 9, 2020 Don't Miss This Survey: Pulse of the Voters 2020 Poll Sep 29, 2020 Sports Sports Prep football: Big night for Little Cyclones Oct 9, 2020 Sports Panthers shake off slow start to get to .500 Oct 9, 2020 Sports Prep Football: EBF Rockets spoil Mustang homecoming Oct 9, 2020 Sports Boys golf: Leonard tied for eighth at state Oct 9, 2020 Sports Prep cross-country: Pekin girls, Millikin win SEISC titles Oct 9, 2020 Sports Prep cross-country: Sweet rewards for Ottumwa runners Oct 8, 2020 Sports Boys golf: Leonard, Hammer look to propel each other at state Oct 8, 2020 Photo Galleries Davis County FB vs EBF Oct 9, 2020 +10 Iowa State vs Oklahoma Oct 3, 2020 Centerville FB vs Clarke Oct 2, 2020 Ottumwa Spirit Week Coronation Oct 2, 2020 +10 Iowa State vs TCU football Sep 26, 2020 Ottumwa Race for the Cure Sep 26, 2020 Albia FB vs Chariton Sep 25, 2020 Cardinal FB vs Mediapolis Sep 25, 2020 Ottumwa volleyball invitational Sep 19, 2020 Videos Video play button Video shows unmanned boat flying into air before crash Three men reportedly doing a photo shoot on a boat in Florida somehow fell overboard, leaving the vessel unmanned and out of control before it hit two docks near the coastline. See the record-smashing T. rex that sold for $31.8 million See the record-smashing T. rex that sold for $31.8 million NH: GET OUT THE VOTE EFFORTS IN MANCHESTER NH: GET OUT THE VOTE EFFORTS IN MANCHESTER Fauci says he did not consent to appearing in Trump ad Fauci says he did not consent to appearing in Trump ad COUPON DEALS NEWSPAPER ADS This Week's Circulars Obituaries BRAGG, James SWASICK, Lois PARKS, Bob KROMRAY, Gene Schwartz, Betty OTTUMWA [mdash] Betty Schwartz, 93, of Ottumwa and formerly of rural Hedrick, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Center in Ottumwa. She was born September 21, 1927, in Mahaska County, the daughter of John Lewis and Hazel Violet Silvers Hensyel. She attended country school… Most Popular Articles Images Videos Articles Sorry, there are no recent results for popular articles. Images Sorry, there are no recent results for popular images. Videos Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Ottumwa Kirksville Police Chief, Ottumwa native, dies Board focuses on district goals in Monday meeting Quarter of registered voters request ballots LIHEAP taking applications Hostetler returns to Penn Place Celebration marks reopening of Main Street More Ottumwa News Opinion EDITORIAL: A more civil, but evasive, debate LETTER: Lifelong Republican voting for Biden LETTER: It didn't have to be like this LETTER: Keep trash pickup contract local LETTER: Why I'm voting early this year EVANS: 2020 has shown us why America needs journalists More Opinions Coronavirus 59th COVID-19 death reported in Wapello DC charters lead the way on in-school teaching experiment Yankees broadcaster Curry missed playoffs with COVID-19 England to have 3-tier lockdown system amid 'tipping point' Soaring virus infection puts more French cities on alert Israeli army teams up with hospital amid new COVID-19 crisis More Coronavirus News Around Iowa GOP governors in spiking states strain for silver linings +3 Developments changing look of downtown Davenport Chaplain hopes therapy dog helps Guard members handle stress Victim in semi crash was University of Northern Iowa student Report: Iowa’s derecho crop losses increase by more than 50% Virus forces changes on homeless shelters but need remains More State News Special Publications The Source 2020 Senior Resources Guide 2020 Ottumwa Life Summer 2020 We Are Ottumwa 2020 101 Things to Do LOCAL EVENTS Features +9 New Bosnian film on Srebrenica screened at place of massacre +7 Paris Hilton protest calls for closure of Utah school +7 A long road: Weed goes on sale years after approval in Maine +3 At book 78 and counting, Dean Koontz has no drought of ideas Pixar's 'Soul' bypasses theaters, will stream on Christmas +3 Diddy, Springsteen among rock hall of fame guest list +2 Rapper Tory Lanez charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion +5 Review: A Filipina singer with heart in 'Yellow Rose' Am I immune to the coronavirus if I’ve already had it? +7 On edge of 72, Stevie Nicks just wants to sing a song live +5 'The Right Stuff' looks back and up with first US astronauts 'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson hailed for mental health work National News +4 Supreme Court nominee Barrett faces Senate despite virus Updated 3 min ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett are set to begin as a divided Senate charges ahead on President Donald Trump’s pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and cement a conservative court majority before Election Day. +19 Bubble Kings: Lakers run past Heat for 17th NBA championship Updated 47 min ago LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The ultimate anguish. The ultimate joy. +10 DC charters lead the way on in-school teaching experiment Updated 1 hr ago WASHINGTON (AP) — While most of the kids in Washington's public schools are dealing with computer screens and Zoom rooms, a dozen students work diligently at their desks at Meridian Charter School, many separated by tall, three-sided partitions that were originally set up as protection again… +8 AP FACT CHECK: Trump's shaky claims on virus, Dem misfires Updated 1 hr ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Impatient to return to the campaign trail, President Donald Trump dubiously claimed he's fully recovered and immune from COVID-19, hailed a cure that isn't so and declared the coronavirus is “disappearing” even as cases spiked. +3 Graham's last stand? Senator leads Barrett court hearings Updated 1 hr ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina ...