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PRESS RELEASE June 1, 2020 From: Sheriff Don Phillips Approximately one year ago the Wapello County Safety Committee was made aware of faults being discovered in the outdated panic alarm system at the Wapello County Courthouse. The system that was in place had been effective for many years, but was now starting to become

Free Meat & Perishable Food Distribution May 29, 2020 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Back of Quincy Mall in Ottumwa 1110 N Quincy Avenue, Ottumwa, IA   52501 No ID or proof of income is required. Free meat distribution Flyer

At 1:41 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2020, a local Wapello County business has reported a positive case of COVID-19 to Wapello County officials. The individual, who does not live in Wapello County, is receiving appropriate medical care. The business is proactively working with county leaders, healthcare partners, and county emergency management to

The Wapello County Recorder’s office has temporarily suspended Passport Services due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak.  Customers are being asked to call the office at 641-683-0045 before coming in.  There are several things we can do over the phone or through the mail.  If customers are coming to the courthouse they are

Wapello County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Kelly Spurgeon is encouraging those wishing to vote in the June 2 Primary Election to vote absentee by mail due to the recent concerns with coronavirus and COVID-19. “I am respectfully asking our voters to vote absentee by mail for the June Primary Election after meeting with

PRIMARY ELECTION – JUNE 2, 2020 (POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 9:00 P.M.) May 4, 2020: Absentee ballots may be mailed or voted in the auditor’s office May 22, 2020 by 5 p.m. Voter Pre-Registration Deadline & deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed. (written

The following County Offices are up for election in 2020: Supervisor, Auditor, Sheriff, Soil & Water Commissioners, Agricultural Extension Council and township offices. County Level Offices (Partisan Candidates for June Primary): Monday, March 2, 2020 – Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Filing dates for said offices are as follows: - County Level Offices (NPPO and Nominated