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Latest News

Iowa Ave. Closure

posted April 17, 2023
Beginning Wednesday April 19th, Iowa Avenue will be closed between Main Street and Hayne Street.

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Tree City Growth Award 2022

posted April 13, 2023
The City of Ottumwa was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.

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Closure of 2nd Street at Birch Street

posted April 7, 2023
Beginning Tuesday April 11th Second St. will be closed on the east side of Birch St.

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Make Ottumwa Shine Litter Cleanup Set for April 20-23, 2023

posted April 4, 2023
The City of Ottumwa is proud to announce that the annual Make Ottumwa Shine litter cleanup event will take place from April 20-23, 2023.

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Closure of Mable Street East of Iowa Avenue

posted March 31, 2023
Beginning Monday April 3rd Mable Street will be closed for approximately 200 east of Iowa Avenue.

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Ottumwa Park Campground Opens April 1, 2023 at 8:00 A.M.

posted March 31, 2023
The Ottumwa Park Campground will open for the season this Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 8:00 A.M.

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Upcoming Meetings

Water Works Board of Trustees

April 18, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Water Works
230 Turner Dr.

City Council Meeting

April 18, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers at City Hall
105 E. Third St.

Ottumwa Housing Authority

April 24, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Ottumwa Housing Authority
935 W. Main St.

Solid Waste Commission

April 24, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Room 108 at City Hall
105 E. Third St.

Ottumwa, Iowa

Welcome to the city of Ottumwa, Iowa, located in Wapello County in the southeast region of the state. With a population of nearly 25,000, Ottumwa is a Main Street community with a revitalized downtown district, anchored by a Public Library, City Hall, and County Courthouse all part of the National Register of Historic Places.

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