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US Marshal found legally justified in fatal shooting of Ottumwa man

Muscatine Journal 15 Jul 2026
The Iowa Attorney General's Office deemed the officer justified in his use of lethal force against the man because he was "a high risk to the safety of law enforcement.” ... .
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Ottumwa correctional officer receives award

Ottumwa Courier 15 Jul 2026
OTTUMWA — Josh Baker, a residential officer at the Ottumwa Residential Facility, has received the Day In Day Out Performer Award from Daniel T. Fell, district director of the Iowa Department of Corrections 8th District ... .
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Iowa AG: Shooting of fugitive in Ottumwa was legally justified

Ottumwa Courier 15 Jul 2026
DES MOINES — The Iowa Attorney General's Office has concluded that the June 10 fatal shooting of Michael Douglas Zurek by a Deputy U.S. Marshal was legally justified, closing a criminal investigation into the officer-involved death ... .
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Ottumwa Schools hosting back-to-school festival

Ottumwa Courier 14 Jul 2026
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Community School District will host its sixth annual Back 2 School Health and Family Festival on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ottumwa High School ... .
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Ottumwa Municipal Band salutes 4-H Expo

Ottumwa Courier 13 Jul 2026
The Ottumwa Municipal Band performs in honor of the Wapello County 4-H Expo Thursday night at 7 p.m. in Central Park ... .
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Second heat wave in three weeks to bring near-100 heat to Ottumwa

Ottumwa Courier 13 Jul 2026
OTTUMWA — A dangerous heat dome will bring temperatures to 96 degrees by Friday, marking the second significant heat wave to strike the region in three weeks ... .
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Prep softball: Greiner leads Washington past Mustangs

The Daily Nonpareil 11 Jul 2026
BLOOMFIELD — The week began for the Washington softball team by nearly knocking off one of the top teams in the state. The Demons are hoping they can finish what they started against another top team on Saturday. Washington earned ... .
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Tuesday's preps: Adam's grand slam lifts Pekin into district finals

The Daily Nonpareil 09 Jul 2026
PEKIN — Not once, but twice, Keota was one pitch away from dashing the state tournament dreams of the Pekin baseball team on Tuesday. The Panthers kept fighting, even down to their final strike, until one last strike at the ... .
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Prep softball: Brown's blast lifts Cardinal past Lamoni

The Daily Nonpareil 09 Jul 2026
ELDON — In her heart, Sophia Brown wasn't on her alone when she went to the plate on Wednesday night. "I recently lost my great grandma, who was very near and dear to me. I loved her so much and ... .
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IHCC men's basketball to host youth camp July 13-16

The Daily Nonpareil 09 Jul 2026
OTTUMWA – The Indian Hills men's basketball team will host a youth camp July 13-16 at the Hellyer Center on the Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa campus. Open to boys and girls ages 5-14, the four-day camp will focus on ... .
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Prep baseball: Ottumwa prepares for postseason opener at home

The Daily Nonpareil 08 Jul 2026
OTTUMWA — You never know when an opportunity will arise. Quinn Larsen, for example, took full advantage of an opportunity to produce a power surge like few Ottumwa hitters have experienced. Stepping up with the first game of an Iowa ... .
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Prep softball: Lady Dees ready to make run at state return

The Daily Nonpareil 08 Jul 2026
OTTUMWA — As if the only pitcher in the state to record over 300 strikeouts this season needs any more help. Grace Pence was reminded last Friday that the defense behind her has what it takes to make the plays ... .
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Prep softball: Bulldogs win potential Huston Field finale

The Daily Nonpareil 08 Jul 2026
OTTUMWA — It may be the last time an Ottumwa High School softball team competes on the field that bares his name. Frank Huston made sure to get the final ball thrown in a game on what has been, for ... .
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Central Lee shuts out Eagles in district semifinals

The Oskaloosa Herald 08 Jul 2026
ELDON — After going through a month without winning a game, the Pella Christian baseball team could have easily packed it in ... .
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