Latest News
posted May 3, 2024
A sanitary bypass is currently being ran to a pipe in the Jefferson Drainage Ditch.
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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 January 29, 2024
The City of Ottumwa has been chosen as an overnight stop for RAGBRAI LI.
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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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posted March 17, 2023
Starting Monday, March 20th, ITC will have Minneopa closed between Finley and Greenwood for tree trimming around their power lines.
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posted March 17, 2023
The Ottumwa Historic Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for the 2023 Excellence in Preservation Awards.
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Connect with Ottumwa's Government
Upcoming Meetings
Youth City Council Meeting
May 20, 2024
3:30 p.m.
Conference Room 8B
210 W. Main St.
Water Works Board of Trustees
May 21, 2024
4:00 p.m.
Water Works
230 Turner Dr.
City Council Meeting
May 21, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Bridge View Center
102 Church Street
Civil Service Commission
May 22, 2024
3:00 p.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.