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posted May 3, 2024
A sanitary bypass is currently being ran to a pipe in the Jefferson Drainage Ditch.
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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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Connect with Ottumwa's Government
Upcoming Meetings
Youth City Council Meeting
May 6, 2024
3:30 p.m.
Conference Room 8B
210 W. Main St.
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 6, 2024
6:00 p.m.
210 W Main St. - 2nd Floor
City Council Meeting
May 7, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Bridge View Center
102 Church Street
Zoning Board of Adjustments
May 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.
210 W Main St. - 2nd Floor
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.