2025 Citizens Police Academy Applications Now Available
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Latest News

Iowa DOT to Hold Meeting for Iowa 149 Project

posted November 20, 2024
The Iowa DOT is holding an information meeting for a proposed project on Highway 149 going from the Des Moines River to West Woodland Avenue.

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Thanksgiving Holiday Notices 2024

posted November 20, 2024
City of Ottumwa Thanksgiving notices for 2024.

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2025 Citizens Police Academy Applications Now Available

posted November 18, 2024
The 2025 Citizens Police Academy applications are now available. Be sure to have them turned in by January 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

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Highway 149 Lane Closure

posted November 18, 2024
A lane of Highway 149 will be closed beginning Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

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Portion of Arrison Street Closed for Railroad Work

posted October 30, 2024
A portion of Arrison Street will be closed until mid-December for railroad work.

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2024 Street Patch Repair Program

posted October 25, 2024
Starting Monday October 28th, TK Concrete will have a crew working on the 2024 Street Patch Program.

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Upcoming Meetings

Ottumwa Housing Authority

November 25, 2024
10:00 a.m.
Ottumwa Housing Authority
935 W. Main St.

Airport Advisory Board

November 26, 2024
1:30 p.m.
Airport Terminal
14802 Terminal St.

Updated Meeting Time - Civil Service Commission

November 26, 2024
3:00 p.m.
210 W Main St. - 2nd Floor

IF NEEDED Special City Council Meeting

November 26, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Conference Room 8B
210 W. Main 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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