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Friday, February 22, 2013  After more than 30 years, Jim Clark is retiring from the Ottumwa Police Department.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  An Ottumwa man now knows when he will stand trial on murder charges.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Several years ago, the city put the ban into place after several incidents happened, including in August of 2002 when 21-month-old Charlee Shepherd was killed by a pit bull.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  One person is in custody and another taken to the hospital after a shooting on Ottumwa's north side.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  President Obama will be making a three-day sweep through the Hawkeye State next week.

Monday, June 18, 2012  For Monday's Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if driving with pets in the car is legal.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  Chief Wapello statue becomes loose and must be removed from the Wapello County Courhouse

Saturday, June 16, 2012  Thunderstorms cause damage in Ottumwa

Sunday, June 03, 2012  An Ottumwa man accused of murder has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  A man already behind bars for a string of robberies has now been charged with murder.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Ottumwa Police Department has received several complaints about yard and garage sale signs on public property, which is against city code.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Ottumwa Police Chief Jim Clark informed KTVO Saturday that, Jack Williams, 76, of Ottumwa, was found early Saturday morning near the intersection of Park and Court Streets in Ottumwa.

Friday, May 11, 2012  A Ottumwa man is behind bars, accused of burglarizing multiple homes and vehicles.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Four Ottumwa men are in jail after police determined their involvement in a stabbing incident that occured last month.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  What are the penalties and laws regarding OWI offenses in Iowa?