City Of Ottumwa

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address:105 East Third Street  Ottumwa, IA 52501 phone:641-683-0621 website:City Of Ottumwa

Events Calendar

Monday, December 7th

Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting

when:7:00pm, Ottumwa, IA
venue:City Hall of Ottumwa

Tuesday, December 8th

Airport Advisory Board Meeting

when:4:00pm, Ottumwa, IA
venue:City Hall of Ottumwa

Wednesday, December 9th

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

when:11:00am, Ottumwa, IA
venue:City Hall of Ottumwa

Monday, December 14th

City Council Special Meeting

when:5:00pm, Ottumwa, IA
venue:City Hall of Ottumwa

Tuesday, December 15th

City Council Regular Meeting

when:6:30pm, Ottumwa, IA
venue:City Hall of Ottumwa

About Us

The City of Ottumwa owes its existence to the beautiful Des Moines River which flows through this picturesque community. Born a river town in 1851, the community was dubbed Ottumwa, which means "rippling waters." Today, three striking bridges span the river, in fact the Jefferson Viaduct, which has been named to the National Registry of Historic Places, has the distinction of being the longest municipal bridge in the state of Iowa, spanning two thousand one hundred twenty feet.