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Tuesday, May 21, 2013  This was the third and final hearing for council to decide whether to rezone the Ottumwa Veterinary Clinic from an R-1 Residential Zone to a C-1 Commercial Zone.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The City Council unanimously approves second reading of the vet clinic's request to rezoned to a commercial district. Three residents voiced their concerns at the podium.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The City Council will hold two special meetings this week.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The vote would change from a simple majority vote to a super majority vote.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  We take an indepth look at the process of how the Ottumwa City Budget is put together

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The Ottumwa City Council began the process of acquiring the funding for the biannual Capital Improvements Program.

Friday, November 16, 2012  The Ottumwa Transit Department will be putting a new lift van into service after the Ottumwa City Council approved the purchase at a recent city council meeting.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Several years ago, the city put the ban into place after several incidents happened, including in August of 2002 when 21-month-old Charlee Shepherd was killed by a pit bull.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Ottumwa Regional Airport plans for improvement will be considered at Ottumwa City Council meeting Monday

Monday, August 13, 2012  Ottumwa City Council will hold a special work session on Monday evening at 5 at City Hall

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Debris, including tree limbs, are placed all along the sidewalks of Ottumwa’s neighborhoods, waiting to be hauled off.

Sunday, April 29, 2012  Ottumwa City Council will is expected to vote on the proposed amended budget Tuesday

Friday, March 16, 2012  Ottumwa City Council will be voting on a new transit director at its next meeting. Diane Gawronski has been recommended for the position.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Ottumwa holds second and final part of goal planning session for 2012

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Ottumwa City Council will vote Tuesday evening on purchasing the old Alliant Energy building for $236,000