New Residents
Welcome to Ottumwa! Whether for school, employment, or retirement, Ottumwa is a great place to live. To help you get acquainted with your new home, refer to the list of contacts and links below for helpful information.
Public Services
- For Emergencies - Dial 911
- Ottumwa Police Department - (641) 683-0661
- Ottumwa Fire Department - (641) 683-0666
- City Hall - (641) 683-0600
Utility Connections
- Natural Gas: MidAmerican Energy - (888) 427-5632
- Electric: Alliant Energy - (800) 255-4268
- Water, Sewer, Curbside Trash, and Recycling: Ottumwa Water & Hydro - (641) 684-4606
Mail
- United States Postal Service: Post Office, 616 W. 2nd St. - (641) 684-5439
Public Schools
Vehicle Licenses and Registrations
- License Plates and Registrations: Motor Vehicle Department, 102 E. Main St. - (641) 683-4636
- Iowa Drivers Licenses: Iowa Drivers License Examiners, 2830 N. Court St. - (641) 682-4855
- Boat Registration: Wapello County Recorder, 101 W. 4th St. - (641) 683-0045
Property
Garbage Pick Up
- Bridge City Sanitation - (641) 682-1700
Recycling
- Ottumwa Recycling Center - (641) 683-0685
Local Government
- City of Ottumwa: City Hall, 105 E. 3rd St. - (641) 683-0600
- Wapello County: Wapello County Courthouse, 102 W. Fourth St.
Recreation
- American Gothic House, 300 American Gothic St., Eldon, IA - (641) 652-3352
- Beach Ottumwa: Outdoor Waterpark and Pool, 101 Church St. - (641) 682-SURF
- Bridge View Center, 102 Church St. - (641) 684-7000
- Cedar Creek Golf Course, 13120 Angle Rd. - (641) 683-0646
- Ottumwa Public Library, 102 W. 4th St. - (641) 682-7563
- Pioneer Ridge Nature Center, 1339 Highway 63, Bloomfield, IA - (641) 682-3091
- Trails (Bike and Pedestrian)
- Iowa Heartland History Connection, 700 Farm Credit Drive - (641) 682-8676
