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Monday, June 10, 2013  Monday night's city council meeting will discuss the proposed changes to the Nuisance Ordinance

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Last month, the council voted 4-1 to rezone the Ottumwa Vet Clinic on N. Court Street from a residential to a commercial zone.

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.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  City of Ottumwa is considering changes in how it dismisses city administrators and we compare it to how the City of Kirksville operates.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Ottumwa City Council is making changes the nuisance ordinance for the first time in 52 years.

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

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The city of Ottumwa has received 13 applications for candidates applying to become the city's new police chief.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Ottumwa City Officials have not been happy with the EPA's regulations over the past several years

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  There will be a public hearing Tuesday evening to approve the plans for the East Maple Street reconstruction in Ottumwa

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Several councilmembers were not pleased with the way the interview process was conducted, and want a review of the policy and procedures.

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.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Ottumwa city officials attend Legislative Day in Des Moines on Tuesday

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Ottumwa City Council will be voting on approving applying for the RISE grant