OTTUMWA — An invocation at the beginning of the Ottumwa City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2026, drew significant attention. Resident and former council member Matt Dalbey read a prayer associated with Satanism, concluding with the phrase "Hail Satan." This act prompted a response from Rick Bick, a pastor from New Life Center, during the initial moments of the meeting, which lasted approximately 80 minutes. The invocation overshadowed other discussions that took place during the session.
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Ottumwa City Council Meeting Features Controversial Invocation
During the Ottumwa City Council meeting on October 8, 2026, a controversial invocation was delivered by former council member Matt Dalbey, who read a satanic prayer. The invocation elicited a reaction from local pastor Rick Bick and overshadowed the remainder of the meeting.
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