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posted April 24, 2024
The City of Ottumwa has two vehicles and a riding lawnmower listed on govdeals.com.
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posted March 31, 2024
The Ottumwa RAGBRAI group has launched the website for RAGBRAI LI, coming into Ottumwa on July 25, 2024. This page is located at ottumwaragbrai.com.
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posted February 29, 2024
A burn ban is in effect in Wapello County beginning at midnight on March 01, 2024.
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posted January 29, 2024
The City of Ottumwa has been chosen as an overnight stop for RAGBRAI LI.
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posted October 25, 2023
Beginning Monday October 30, 2023, Ottumwa Water Works will be repairing water service in the 1100 block of Quincy Ave.
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posted June 22, 2023
The Ottumwa Public Library is excited to announce the availability of outdoor games to be checked out by library patrons.
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Connect with Ottumwa's Government
Upcoming Meetings
Solid Waste Commission
April 25, 2024
4:00 p.m.
Conference Room 8B
210 W. Main St.
Ottumwa Housing Authority
April 29, 2024
1:00 p.m.
Ottumwa Housing Authority
935 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.