The five-member Ottumwa Cemetery Board is facing charges for allegedly violating the state’s open meetings laws. The Wapello County Attorney has filed civil charges against the board after an investigation by the state auditor’s office earlier this year.
The board is charged with violating the open meetings law on March 25th and 31st. The meetings in question reportedly dealt with possible disciplinary action against cemetery supervisor Bob Swanson, who is on paid leave pending an investigation.