A man’s body was found near some railroad tracks in southeast Iowa over the weekend. Ottumwa Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of an Ottumwa man who was found dead Saturday afternoon on the city’s west side.
The man’s body was discovered at 1 p.m. Police say the body was found near the railroad tracks just off Paris Street. Authorities say an autopsy may be performed to determine the cause of death. The man’s name is being withheld pending notification of family members.
By Mike Buchanan, KBIZ, Ottumwa