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Latest News

2025 Citywide Drop-Off Set for May10

posted April 30, 2025
The City of Ottumwa and Bridge City Sanitation will hold the 2025 Citywide Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Hydro Parking Lot. A rain date has been set for May 17.

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Plum Street Closure

posted April 28, 2025
Beginning Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Plum Street will be closed from Birch Street to Ash Street for sanitary and storm sewer work.

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Clay Street Railroad Crossing Closure

posted April 25, 2025
Beginning Monday, April 28, 2025, the Clay Street railroad crossing will be closed.

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We Are Still at the Train Depot

posted April 9, 2025
City of Ottumwa offices normally found at City Hall are still temporarily located on the second floor of the train depot.

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Roundabout Exit Closure

posted April 2, 2025
An exit on the Quincy Avenue roundabout will be closed on Friday, April 4, 2025.

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2025 Annual Ottumwa Family Trout Fishing Day Held

posted March 24, 2025
The 2025 Annual Ottumwa Family Trout Fishing Day was held Saturday, March 22 with 250 anglers showing up for the event.

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Upcoming Meetings

Youth City Council Meeting

May 5, 2025
3:30 p.m.
Conference Room 8B
210 W. Main St.

Planning and Zoning Commission

May 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Bridge View Center
102 Church Street

City Council Meeting

May 6, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Bridge View Center
102 Church Street

Cemetery Trustees

May 7, 2025
9:00 a.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.

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