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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  This week the armored part of the levee on the south side of the Des Moines River is being cleared of vegetation

Monday, June 10, 2013  Monday night's city council meeting will discuss the proposed changes to the Nuisance Ordinance

Monday, June 03, 2013  The state of Iowa requires Wapello County Public Health and the Ottumwa Regional Hospital to develop and promote emergency preparedness, and also a response and recovery plan over the course of the next five years.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The major problems came from flash flooding, where so much rain fell in so little time that it caused flooding in streets and backyards.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The bridge will close at 8 a.m and remain closed throughout the morning. Crews will be cleaning up salt and sand that accumulated over the winter and doing some work to its joints.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Ottumwa’s Zoning and Planning Department and local developers are revising their comprehensive plan for the city in terms of residential and commercial projects.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Make Ottumwa Shine weeks runs from April 28 through May 4

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Hazardous Waste Center accepts items like cleaners, solvents and pesticides.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The city of Ottumwa has received 13 applications for candidates applying to become the city's new police chief.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Ottumwa City Officials have not been happy with the EPA's regulations over the past several years

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Several councilmembers were not pleased with the way the interview process was conducted, and want a review of the policy and procedures.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Leaders from Ottumwa and Wapello County are determined to improve the health and well-being of its residents.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  It looks like the interium boss of the Ottumwa Transit Authority will become the new boss.

Friday, January 25, 2013  According to the city’s proposed budget plan for the next fiscal year, residents will see a 1 percent increase in property taxes from the city.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Ottumwa city officials attend Legislative Day in Des Moines on Tuesday