Ottumwa Courier Week 9

Wapello Rising 

     An Ottumwa figurehead was put back in its rightful place Thursday after being out of commission for almost two years. The 14-foot tall statue depicting the image of a Fox Tribe leader, Chief Wapello, was damaged in a wind storm in 2012 and broken in half after falling off the court house. 

    The statue has looked over Ottumwa from the top of the court house since the late 1800’s and can be seen from almost any point in town. A crowd of around 100 people gathered on the street across from the courthouse to see “The Chief” put back in place.

Features

Rece Budde, a fourth grader, experiments with bubbles Tuesday during the iExplore STEM event at IHCC. The booth, named “bubbleology”, explored the math and science ideas around bubbles and how to manipulate them.

Freddy Miranda celebrates a soccer goal with his son Logan Friday at the Indian Hills soccer field. Miranda, who works at the College, said it was a great day have classes off and to be outside. 

Distinguished Young Women of Iowa Pageant

Ten high school seniors competed in the Distinguished Young Women of Iowa Pageant Saturday at the Bridge View Center. Alexandra Grady, of Iowa City, accepted her award as the first place winner of the scholarship competition. The ten participants competed in various events including self expression, talent and fitness categories.