|
|
Ottumwa, Iowa
Population: 24,998
Located in Wapello County
Nestled in the gently rolling countryside of southeast Iowa, Ottumwa provides freedom from big city hassles and surrounds residents with a leisurely pace of life. Even more importantly, Ottumwa offers all the amenities of a much larger city. You can enjoy a rich mix of cultural and recreational activities. Ottumwa is a city surrounded by the natural beauty of the Des Moines River and is vibrant, prosperous, and growing. Ottumwa is a hub for Shopping, Health Care, Education and Cultural Activities.
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.
Ottumwa is growing. A number of sizable developments have spurred a great deal of additional commercial interest in Ottumwa. Locally owned businesses, as well as national corporations continue investing in our community through expansion and/or opening new facilities in Ottumwa. From 1998 through January 2003, our citizens have invested approximately $61,150,000 in commercial, retail, and industrial development.
The City Council's commitment to the construction of an events center has drawn support from the state, county, private organizations and support pledges of $4 million from individual citizens. There has been a renewed interest in Ottumwa's downtown, with several new private businesses constructed in the area.
The expanding commercial districts and industrial base make Ottumwa a strong, viable and expanding community. Through progressive partnerships between City government and private business and industry, we are looking forward to an era of growth.
Find homes for sale in Ottumwa Iowa
|
