Ottumwa and other towns across Iowa are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Ottumwa, IA community.

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Iowa COVID-19 Cases

Iowa New Coronavirus Cases:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,058,274
Iowa New Coronavirus Deaths:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,797
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Ottumwa

Deere’s Ottumwa site plans temporary closure amid demand slump

Agricultural equipment powerhouse John Deere's 2024 layoffs affected 26,000 employees, including 2,500 in Iowa, impacting local economies. More info »

agdaily - 11/19/2024 08:51am

John Deere Ottumwa will temporarily close in December

Citing sluggish demand, officials with John Deere Ottumwa Works have confirmed the plant will temporarily close in early December through early January. More info »

Ottumwa Courier - 11/18/2024 06:18am

Iowa justices hear appeal of Tyson COVID-19 lawsuit

Lawyers for the workers appealed the lawsuit’s dismissal, and attorney G. Bryan Ulmer III on Thursday argued the workers’ case before the Iowa Supreme Court. More info »

The Gazette - 11/15/2024 09:20am

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