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posted February 11, 2025
Here are some update images for City Hall from February 7, 2025.
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posted February 11, 2025
A snow emergency has been declared for Ottumwa effective Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at noon.
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posted January 24, 2025
The 200 block of Arrison Street will be closed to through traffic for two weeks beginning Monday, January 27, 2025.
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posted January 3, 2025
Sean Canto of Rochester Hills, MI, has been named as the City of Ottumwa's new Fire Chief.
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posted January 2, 2025
East Fourth Street will be closed beginning Monday, January 6, 2025, between Birch Street and Cherry Street.
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posted January 2, 2025
East Fourth Street will be closed beginning Monday, January 6, 2025, between Birch Street and Cherry Street.
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Connect with Ottumwa's Government
Upcoming Meetings
Ottumwa Housing Authority
February 24, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Ottumwa Housing Authority
935 W. Main St.
Airport Advisory Board
February 25, 2025
1:30 p.m.
Airport Terminal
14802 Terminal St.
City Council Special Meeting
February 25, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Conference Room 8B
210 W. Main St.
Historic Preservation Board
February 26, 2025
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.
