FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR

This summer the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority selected Ottumwa as a Thriving Community in 2025. This designation allows developers to secure funding and tax credits for new construction and housing projects next year, further supporting our economic development efforts.

Ottumwa’ s community development department has aggressively removed derelict houses through condemnation proceedings, creating sites for new housing. Rippling Waters, Habitat for Humanity, the Indian Hills Housing Construction Program and the Ottumwa High School Housing Program have also built homes for our community.

The city again contracted with GOPIP to lead economic development initiatives, including filling storefronts at the new Wildwood Plaza Mall. Workforce retention efforts have included updated hiring practices, revised job descriptions, and streamlined civil service processes.

Several new amenities were developed this year: the indoor sports complex, new tennis courts, Ottumwa High School’ s competition gym, three legacy soccer fields, the skateboard park, and the Market Street Landing archway.

The city has also supported cultural and community events such as Ottumwa Pride, Viva Ottumwa, the Be the Light Suicide Prevention Walk, Alzheimer Walk, Ottumwa Duck Race, Bacon Fest and Balloon Races— events that celebrate diversity and raise awareness for health causes.

Ottumwa’ s future is bright, and our city will continue to grow and prosper as long as we work together as a committed community.

Respectfully,

HELPFUL CONTACTS

Police Department: 330 W. Second St., 641-683-0661- in an emergency 911

Fire Department: 201 N. Wapello St.( corner of West Fourth and Wapello streets) 641-683-0666- in an emergency 911

Ottumwa Regional Health Center: 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. 641-684-2300- in an emergency 911

UTILITIES CONTACTS

Mediacom( cable and internet): 855-633-4226

DISH( satellite): 800-333-3474

Direct TV( satellite): 800-531-5000

Alliant Energy( electricity): 800-255-4268

MidAmerican Energy( gas): 888-427-5632

Ottumwa Water & Hydro( water): 641-684-4606

Century Link( landline telephone and internet): 855-408-2174

Bridge City Sanitation( trash): 641-682-1700

Ottumwa / Wapello Recycling Center: 641-683-0685

TO VOTE

Wapello County Auditor Wapello County Courthouse 101 W. Fourth St. 641-683-0200

USEFUL CONTACTS

Children for School Ottumwa Schools Administration Office 1112 N. Van Buren Ave. 641-684-6597

Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles 102 E. Main St. 641-683-4636

PASSPORT

Wapello County Recorder Wapello County Courthouse 101 W. Fourth St. 641-683-0045

OBTAIN A DRIVER’ S LICENSE

Motor Vehicle Division Driver’ s License Station 2849 N. Court St., Suite B 641-682-4855

PET LICENSE

City Clerk’ s Office City Hall 105 E. Third Street 641-683-0620

PHONE BOOK; LARGE CITY / COUNTY MAP; LIST OF CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS AND CHURCHES

Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress 217 E. Main St. 641-682-3465

DINING AND LODGING GUIDE / CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Meet Ottumwa 102 Church St. 641-684-4303

Main Street Ottumwa 334 E Main St. 641-814-5225

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