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Monday, April 15, 2013 

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  “Operation Relief Residential Tree Program” is a collaborative project the City of Ottumwa has with Alliant Energy and the D-N-R to encourage residents to plant trees.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  City officials in Ottumwa are currently discussing a new after-hours business ordiance that would be in effect 24 hours a day

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  City Council members were disappointed with lack of public input

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

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

Monday, January 14, 2013  You may just be eligible for the Iowa First Time Homebuyers Program.

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

Friday, October 05, 2012  With the restoration project complete, Ottumwa City Hall looks better than ever.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  As mentioned on Tuesday, the camera system which broadcasts the Ottumwa City Council meetings and candidate forums inside city hall will be getting an upgrade in the coming weeks.

Monday, July 16, 2012  The one-cent tax currently runs through 2015, but if the county votes to approve the tax, it will extend to 2025.

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

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Make Ottumwa Shine Week runs April 30 through May 5. It is a week dedicated to picking up trash around the community

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Rules and regulations regarding the legality of items sold in pawn shops.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The Nightmare on Third Street returns to Ottumwa City Hall this Halloween season.