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posted April 22, 2025
On the morning of Thursday, April 24, 2025, trusses for the Market Street Gateway project will be moved to the Market Street Municipal Lot.
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posted April 22, 2025
The intersection at North Elm Street and Jay Street will be closed through Thursday, April 24, 2025, weather permitting.
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posted April 9, 2025
City of Ottumwa offices normally found at City Hall are still temporarily located on the second floor of the train depot.
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posted April 2, 2025
An exit on the Quincy Avenue roundabout will be closed on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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posted March 24, 2025
The 2025 Annual Ottumwa Family Trout Fishing Day was held Saturday, March 22 with 250 anglers showing up for the event.
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posted March 24, 2025
Dumping trash from homes and businesses into park dumpsters is illegal.
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Connect with Ottumwa's Government
Upcoming Meetings
Historic Preservation Board
April 23, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Conference Room 8B
210 W. Main St.
Solid Waste Commission
April 24, 2025
4:00 p.m.
Conference Room 8B
210 W. Main St.
Ottumwa Housing Authority
April 28, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Ottumwa Housing Authority
935 W. Main St.
Airport Advisory Board
April 29, 2025
1:30 p.m.
Airport Terminal
14802 Terminal 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.
