“Both boards struggled with this decision. We extend our thanks to the community for support and to the Wapello County Supervisors,” he said.

Congregate meals for Ottumwa will be prepared and served in the dining room at the Salvation Army starting Nov. 3. Home-delivered meals for Agency, Eddyville and Ottumwa and congregate meals for Agency and Eddyville will be prepared and provided from this location.

For more information, contact the Salvation Army at 682-7597 after Nov. 3; or the Senior Center at 682-7600 until Nov. 7.

Cindy Toopes can be reached at (641) 683-5376 or via e-mail at cindy@ottumwacourier.com.