Welcome to the City of Ottumwa's Website

A Brief Glimpse At Ottumwa, Iowa

The City of Ottumwa owes its existence to the beautiful Des Moines River which flows through this picturesque community. Born a river town in 1851, the community was dubbed Ottumwa, which means "rippling waters." Today, three striking bridges span the river, in fact the Jefferson Viaduct, which has been named to the National Registry of Historic Places, has the distinction of being the longest municipal bridge in the state of Iowa, spanning two thousand one hundred twenty feet.

May is Historic Preservation Month. 
Take the Virtual Tour of Some of Ottumwa's Unique Historic Treasures.

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Contact List    
Proposed Nuisance Ordinance      
Council Agendas
The Beach Ottumwa
Employment
Garbage & Recycling Information
News and Media Releases
Historic Preservation Commission (including Walking Tour)
Online Forms
City Code