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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Cannonball Balloon Road Rally will be Saturday, April 20 in Ottumwa.

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.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The Beach Ottumwa is looking to the community to help raise funds for a new lazy river at the water park.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The City of Ottumwa is putting rumors to rest concerning snakes being found in the indoor pool at the Beach Ottumwa.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  With the warmer weather this summer, the Beach Ottumwa had another great season.

Monday, September 03, 2012  The Beach Ottumwa ended their season with the annual Dog Paddle

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The Beach Ottumwa is one step closer to getting another new attraction.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Parks Advisory Board invites the public to its meeting Tuesday to discuss the proposed plans of adding a lazy river to the Beach Ottumwa.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The children's play area is one of the newest attractions at The Beach Ottumwa, but another one could be on the way.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  The Beach Ottumwa opened its doors this Memorial Day weekend.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Registartion now open for Kids Summer Recreation Program in Ottumwa

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The new attraction would cost nearly two million dollars

Friday, April 06, 2012  The Ottumwa Fire Department responded to a water rescue Friday morning in the lagoon just east of the Beach Ottumwa.

Friday, September 16, 2011  The Beach Ottumwa had a great summer due to high temperatures.

Monday, September 05, 2011  Dogs take in swim in the Beach Ottumwa at the 5th annual Dog Paddle.