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Yesterday, we had the privilege of attending the Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Bonita Apartments. Not only are these apartments beautiful, but they also support an important cause - Mission 500. Mission 500 is a community-based initiative with the goal of creating 500 new housing units in our community by 2030.
As we all know, a community's housing market plays a significant role in determining the quality of life for residents, as well as for people considering moving to the area and businesses looking to recruit and retain employees. The Mission 500 committee is working hard to make sure that our city is a place where people want to live and work.
Ottumwa JBS Plant Manager, Joe Mach, stated "The response to the opening of these apartments has been overwhelming. We currently have over 140 applications waiting to be reviewed, which is a testament to the demand for quality housing in our area."
Got my briskets and pork butts in the smoker last night. Starting to pull the ribs off and OOOO MAN do they look good! If you haven’t been out PLEASE come see what all the hype is about! Home cooked style food, slow smoked meats, cold beers and a nice selection of delicious appetizers…sounds like a good night 🖤 Be sure to come on out anytime from 4-8 every THURSDAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!
PS…be sure to ask about our HOMEMADE MIXED BERRY COBBLER! A sweet finish to a great dinner!
PPS…no filter on this pic 🤫
Meet Ottumwa Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Ottumwa Leadership Academy Ottumwa, Iowa
Little side note too…I’m a local guy that works hard and I appreciate all your support. I try to repay that by keeping MY business local. Big shout out to Iowa BBQ Store for supplying me with the best equipment around. Knives, coolers, gloves, seasonings, grills…you name it they got it. Cerro Grande Meat Market for the great quality meats they supply me with and always willing to help me out when I get pressed on time! Pork, chicken, beef, seafood, produce…they got it all. Fareway Stores in Ottumwa for helping me with AMAZING customer service and even more great cuts of meat! They always put the customer first. Last but certainly not least is my wife and all the girls over at Bombshell Studio for all their input, ideas and helping me with locations for my food trailersetup. Their support means the world to me. I appreciate everything these guys do for us and all their hard work. Keep grinding guys and let’s keep this goin!
Much love,
Manny
For the final day of Thanksgiving week, we wanted to share with you what WE are thankful for. We’re thankful for all of the organizations that partner with us and help up us promote Ottumwa and Wapello County.
City of Ottumwa, Iowa - City Government Bridge View Center Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Main Street Ottumwa American Gothic House & Center Pioneer Ridge Nature Area - Wapello County Conservation Board Indian Hills Community College Hotel Ottumwa Ottumwa Welcome & Connect Service Ottumwa Oktoberfest Elks 347 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races Charity Fundraiser Halloweenapalooza Wapello County Fair/Eldon Raceway Ottumwa Municipal Band Midwest Ford Fest League of United Latin American Citizens Council 377 and Youth Council 601
Thank you Ottumwa! We are proud to become a part of such an amazing community. Please join us the remainder of the day to donate to our Food Bank Iowa partners. We are matching all donations. Let’s fill up the van!
Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress
Ottumwa Radio Group
Food Bank of Iowa
Can you believe it's already time for Holiday Nights 'N Lights? The 18th annual event hosted by the Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress starts this weekend and will run through December 30. Take the family through and see over 50 spectacular displays of lights!
Thanks to Gregg Young Toyota of Ottumwa, Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress and Ottumwa Radio Group for supporting Food Bank of Iowa and fighting hunger in southeast Iowa.
🙌We couldn’t be more excited for next Tuesday! Join us, won’t you?
We partnered with Food Bank of Iowa, Ottumwa Radio Group & Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress for a Grand Opening//Food Drive. Let’s fight hunger in Iowa TOGETHER!
According to the recent housing study, 80% of community responses indicated that there is an undersupply of apartments and 81% indicated there was a lack of townhouses or duplexes in Ottumwa. The riverfront committee recently visited Cedar Falls to hear more about their riverfront development.
The group had the opportunity to see the inside of several of the housing units, learn about the amenities available to residents and hear how the city worked with developers to make this possible. The City of Cedar Falls and Main Street program spoke about community gathering spaces, the importance of high-speed internet, the necessary parking spaces, and the importance these played in their success.
The group included representation from Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress, City of Ottumwa, Iowa - City Government, Ottumwa Welcome & Connect Service, Main Street Ottumwa, JBS Pork - Ottumwa, IA, Rippling Waters, and Legacy Foundation. These experiences continue enhancing coordination and help establish connections for great success for upcoming projects.
Our 2022 host city, City of Ottumwa, Iowa - City Government, in addition to putting on an excellent conference, is also the recipient of the 2022 Best Practice Award.
Ottumwa, RDG Planning & Design, Rippling Waters, Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, and Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress are recognized for "Mission 500". Mission 500 is a collaborative effort to end the housing shortage in Ottumwa by 2030 by adding 500 residences to balance supply and demand.
Congratulations to all those involved!
The City of Ottumwa, Iowa - City Government and the partners Mission 500 received a best practice award from the Iowa Chapter of the American Planning Association. Each year, the chapter gives the award to one project which emphasizes results and demonstrates how innovative and state-of-the-art planning methods and practices help to create communities of lasting value.
The City of Ottumwa, Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress, Rippling Waters and RDG Planning & Design shared recognition for the award.
Thanks to Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress and everyone who visited with us in Ottumwa today to recognize Food Bank of Iowa's 40th anniversary. We're grateful for your support, passion and commitment to our mission of alleviating hunger.
Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress We love our city! Be on the lookout for some of our own staff rocking the shirts!
Thankful to be able to attend the Iowa Association of Chambers of Commerce fall conference in Ottumwa.
-Networking & learning with colleagues from across the state
-learning from Brenda Clark Hamilton, MA Ed.
- reinforcements to Chamber staff from Iowa Nice Guy Scott Siepker
Thank you Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress for all your work on the conference.
Some pictures from the Iowa Association of Chambers of Commerce Fall Conference. Thank you for choosing Ottumwa as your conference destination and a big shout out to the Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress, City of Ottumwa, Iowa - City Government, Bridge View Center, Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, Main Street Ottumwa, American Gothic Performing Arts - Toca Rentals, Botanitas Isa-Abys, Warehouse Barbecue Co. and Polar Xpress for being amazing hosts!
Happy first day of October!
It's going to be a busy month in Ottumwa and Wapello County. Check out the jam-packed events calendar on our website for more than 60 local events in October alone!
If you're planning an event this fall and need a way to promote it, we can help. Just click the Submit Your Event button at the top of the events page link below. It's really that easy.
Get ready to support our community all month long!
Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress City of Ottumwa, Iowa - City Government
Let's do some shout outs 📣
Thank you to our sponsors, to all who adopted ducks, to Heartland Humane Society for your partnership, to the family that adopted sweet Miles, to the craft and food vendors, to those who brought the games and activities for the kiddos, to the musicians that brought the beats, and a huge thank you to the committee members that keep this event going strong.
Without each and every one of you this event would not be possible.
THANK YOU from Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress
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