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Yesterday at 10:55 PM  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.

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.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  After a mixup at the Ottumwa City Council meeting on Tuesday, the City Council clarifies the action taken on Tuesday

Sunday, June 17, 2012  Chief Wapello statue becomes loose and must be removed from the Wapello County Courhouse

Thursday, March 15, 2012  For the first time since taking office, Ottumwa Mayor Frank Flanders spoke with KTVO about his new position with the City of Ottumwa.

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