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posted March 18, 2024
The Wapello County burn ban will be lifted beginning at noon on Monday, March 18, 2024.
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posted March 8, 2024
The proposed property tax levy for the 2025 budget has a public hearing set for April 2, 2024.
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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 March 11, 2024
The Iowa DOT would like to hear from you about Hwy 34 from Ottumwa to Monroe Wapello Road.
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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
Water Works Board of Trustees
March 19, 2024
4:00 p.m.
Water Works
230 Turner Dr.
City Council Meeting
March 19, 2024
5:30 p.m.
Bridge View Center
102 Church Street
Ottumwa Housing Authority
March 25, 2024
1:00 p.m.
Ottumwa Housing Authority
935 W. Main St.
Airport Advisory Board
March 26, 2024
1:30 p.m.
Airport Terminal
14802 Terminal 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.