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🌱 What led to multiple misdemeanor charges at a Northgate Street business?
Ottumwa, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Ottumwa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to multiple misdemeanor charges at a Northgate Street business?
- Lee County deputies report probation arrest made in Ottumwa this week
- Why Ottumwa is now flagged for high norovirus activity
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Glimpses of blue sky, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ottumwa Man Charged with Misdemeanors After Incident at Local Business – KBOE 104.9FM Hot Country (kboeradio.com) — Ottumwa police recently arrested a local man after reports that he became belligerent and threatened people inside a Northgate Street business. Officers say he was intoxicated, made violent threats toward patrons and staff, and now faces several simple misdemeanor charges after being booked into the Wapello County Jail and released on bond. 
• Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 (pencitycurrent.com) — Local readers should know Lee County deputies recently arrested a Wayland man in Ottumwa on a probation violation, according to Tuesday’s police logs. The report also details several arrests and incidents in Fort Madison and Keokuk, with all individuals presumed innocent until proven guilty.
• Highly contagious 'vomiting virus' has spiked in 50 cities across the US (themirror.com) — Ottumwa is one of 50 U.S. locations where wastewater data shows high norovirus activity, meaning local residents should be alert for stomach bug symptoms. The report explains how norovirus spreads, typical symptoms, and practical steps like handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, and staying home while sick to help limit transmission as summer begins.
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Baseball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Ottumwa (Varsity)
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Baseball: Ottumwa vs Waterloo East (Junior Varsity 1)
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Softball: Ottumwa vs Waterloo East (JV1)
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Softball: Ottumwa vs Waterloo East (Varsity)
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Baseball: Ottumwa vs Waterloo East (Varsity)
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baseball: Boys High School Varsity DH vs Clarke (Home)
Davis County Community High School Mustang Sports Complex
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Baseball: B/High School →
Blakesburg Elementary Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School
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Softball: G/High School →
Blakesburg Elementary Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School
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Softball: Girls High School JV/Varsity vs Clarke (Home)
Davis County Community High School Mustang Sports Complex
5:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
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- Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Parts Coordinator in Ottumwa. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Oskaloosa
- Summer Reading Program Returns to Oskaloosa Library, Encouraging Readers of All Ages (oskynews.org)
- Summer Lunch Program Returns to Feed Kids Throughout Mahaska County This Summer (oskynews.org)
- Oskaloosa Hosts Puppet Festival, Culminating with Pair of Puppet Parades (kiwaradio.com)
Fairfield
- Kenneth 'Ken' LeRoy McCone (977wmoi.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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