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Yesterday at 10:29 PM  A handful of organizations and developers around Ottumwa have been working hard to renovate and revamp the city’s downtown. They got to show off all their hard work and progress to the community at the 5th annual Upstairs Downtown event.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Five buildings will be showcased at Upstairs Downtown this Saturday.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Bob Untiedt is the new director of Main Street Ottumwa

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Elegance by Design is one of the many busineses that are moving to downtown Ottumwa.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Main Street Ottumwa Board President says there's a lot to look forward to this year.

Monday, November 26, 2012  You know the holiday season is on its way when towns across Southeast Iowa hold their annual tree lighting ceremonies.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Market on Main will encompass everything southeast Iowa and celebrate local agriculture and economic development

Saturday, September 01, 2012  4th Annual Walk on Art Street featured around 40 artists on Saturday

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  O-Town Gift and Thrift opens in downtown Ottumwa

Saturday, May 19, 2012  Upstairs Downtown showcases five buildings that are under various stages of renovation

Monday, May 14, 2012  Upstairs Downtown event sponsored by Main Street Ottumwa take guests on a tour of newly revamped buildings downtown

Sunday, April 29, 2012  Main Street Ottumwa put on fourth annual Bucket Brigade Clean Up Day where volunteers pick up trash around downtown Ottumwa

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  There's something green about the new KMGO roof... and it's not the color.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  Main Street Ottumwa recertified for another year

Monday, March 05, 2012  There is discussion about making Main and 2nd Streets in downtown Ottumwa into two-way streets.