Tuesday, July 4th is Independence Day. A number of city offices and services are affected by the holiday. Please note the following:
* City of Ottumwa departments and offices at City Hall will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The City Building Code and Inspections Dept. are open reduced holiday hours; 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday and Wednesday through Friday that week.
* Ottumwa Water and Hydro Offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th.
* The Ottumwa, Calvary and Jewish Cemetery office at 1302 N. Court will be closed July 4th.
* The Ottumwa Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th.
* The Ottumwa/ Wapello Recycling Center and Landfill will be open on Monday July 3rd and closed Tuesday, July 4th.
* Regular trash collection will not be affected. All yard waste, bulk items both north and south and County trash and recycling will be collected on Thursday, July 6th.
* The Beach Ottumwa WILL BE OPEN on Independence Day, Noon to 8 PM, weather permitting. Park hours are subject to change due to weather.