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🌱 Were you at Ottumwa’s Pizza Ranch during this measles exposure window?
Ottumwa, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Ottumwa! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Were you at Ottumwa’s Pizza Ranch during this measles exposure window?
Also on today's calendar: The Fall Craft Event and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iowa Health Officials Release Additional Locations for Measles Exposure (kiow.com) — Ottumwa residents who were at Pizza Ranch on Venture Drive on Friday, August 14, from noon to 3 p.m. may have been exposed to measles and should closely watch for symptoms. State and local health officials say the southern Iowa outbreak has reached 16 confirmed cases and urge anyone with possible exposure and symptoms to call a medical provider before seeking care in person. 
📸 Around Ottumwa
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Upcoming Events in
Ottumwa
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All Teachers Inservice
Pickwick Early Childhood Center Ottumwa, IA 52501 -
Elder Law Senior Forum with Iowa Legal Aid
Ottumwa Public Library 102 West 4th Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
11:00 am -
Girls Tennis: Des Moines North vs Ottumwa (Junior Varsity)
Ottumwa Comm School District Ottumwa, IA 52501
4:00 pm -
Back to School Open House: Liberty Intermediate
Ottumwa Comm School District Ottumwa, IA 52501
4:00 pm -
Girls Tennis: Des Moines North vs Ottumwa (Varsity)
Ottumwa Comm School District Ottumwa, IA 52501
4:00 pm -
Back to School Open House: High School Buildings
Ottumwa Comm School District Ottumwa, IA 52501
5:00 pm -
Students First Day of School
Pickwick Early Childhood Center Ottumwa, IA 52501
8:10 am -
Boys Fall Golf: Northwest Invitational (Varsity)
Pickwick Early Childhood Center Ottumwa, IA 52501
10:00 am -
The Fall Craft Event →
Bridge View Center, 102 Church St, Ottumwa
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Girls Tennis: Davis County vs Fairfield (Varsity)
Davis County Community High School Fairfield Middle School
4:30 pm -
Volleyball: Burlington Notre Dame vs Davis County (Junior Varsity)
Davis County Community High School Davis County High School High School Gym
5:30 pm -
Volleyball: Burlington Notre Dame vs Davis County (Varsity)
Davis County Community High School Davis County High School High School Gym
7:00 pm -
Girls Tennis: Davis County vs Chariton (Varsity)
Davis County Comm School District Bingham Park
4:15 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone it can fix a small leak in my roof and take down a satellite dish as well??
Wanting to get fixed asap Thank you in advance (Nextdoor South of Ottumwa)
- TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise associate in Ottumwa. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Ottumwa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ottumwa here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Pella
- Pella PD Announces Transition in K9 Department (kniakrls.com)
- Pella Christian Girls Tennis Finishes 14th at Tulip City Tussle (kniakrls.com)
- Iowa stands out for its cruelty to Medicaid recipients (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
Ok Ottumwa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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