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2 hours, 38 minutes ago  The first-ever class of the Ottumwa Leadership Academy will be graduating Thursday.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The topic of discussion for Ottumwa Leadership Academy's session on Thursday was education.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  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  The new Ottumwa Leadership Academy will be located at 113 E. Main St.

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

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Food insecurity is a major issue in Wapello County.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  How can new and returning residents be better welcomed into our community?

Friday, March 01, 2013  The day focused on how to interact with the local media.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The topic of this month's Ottumwa Leadership Academy were human and community services

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  So far, the program has received great feedback from the community and the participants.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A group of 20 will learn to lead with the first-ever Lead Ottumwa Leadership Academy.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Almost 20 people will participate in the first-ever Lead Ottumwa Leadership Academy starting September 20.