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posted November 20, 2024
City of Ottumwa Thanksgiving notices for 2024.
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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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posted November 18, 2024
A lane of Highway 149 will be closed beginning Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
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posted October 30, 2024
A portion of Arrison Street will be closed until mid-December for railroad work.
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posted November 21, 2024
Firefighters responded to a fire at 730 South Moore Street on the evening of November 20, 2024.
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posted October 25, 2024
Starting Monday, October 28th, TK Concrete will begin work on the Wapello Street Extension Trail.
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Connect with Ottumwa's Government
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.
