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Monday, May 06, 2013  The Ottumwa Vet Clinic wnats to rezone their clinic from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-1 Retail Business District.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Construction on the Market St. Bridge will start in the next year or two

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

Monday, March 25, 2013  Parkview Plaza has purchased the three-story brick building at 117 and 119 Main Street.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  At least $100,000 is available as an incentive to revitalize the downtown building.

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

Friday, January 18, 2013  There are about 30 candidates for the transit director position.

Monday, December 10, 2012  After Diane Gawronski resigned as Ottumwa Transit Director, the city is now looking for someone to fill the position

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The State Auditor’s Office says that a re-audit of Ottumwa’s sewer project is not necessary.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The Kohl's in Ottumwa will be opening September 26, adding 125 jobs to the workforce in Ottumwa.

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

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Construction on the soon-to-be Kohl's building in Ottumwa is so far on schedule and rapidly progressing.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Ottumwa has strict policy when it comes to operating city-owned vehicles

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Power has restored to most of Wapello County. As of Tuesday afternoon, only 13 homes are without.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  The Ottumwa City Council will discuss constructing a mountain bike trail in Memorial Park at Tuesday's meeting.