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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.

Friday, August 24, 2012  At Tuesday's Ottumwa City Council meeting, a decision was made not to go ahead with changing a city ordinance focusing on the city's right of way.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The Ottumwa City Council met Tuesday evening to discuss a variety of topics; but the one getting the most debate focused on amending a city ordinance dealing with trees, shrubs and vegetation.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  The Ottumwa City Council approved a contract, reimbursement agreement and reduction plan to the Ottumwa Transit Authority at Tuesday night's meeting.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  On Tuesday, March 2nd, the Ottumwa City Council will vote on the 2010-2011 budget after hearing public input.