The Community Development Council is pleased to award Kelly Genners, President/CEO, Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, the certification of Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED). The PCED designation is available to professional
The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Hollie Tometich to Vice President of Community Leadership, effective immediately. Hollie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication
The Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce awards totaling $150,000 to the 2024 Summer Cycle Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund grant recipients. Recent grant money awarded will help nonprofits improve
In response to the urgent need for more Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in rural areas like Appanoose, Davis, Van Buren, and Wapello, the Wapello County Emergency Management Agency received grants
The restoration of the historic Wabash Bridge marks a significant milestone for Ottumwa, Iowa’s beloved trail system. Built in 1888 by the Detroit Bridge and Iron Works, this three-span rail
The Eldon Depot, a cherished part of the town’s railroad history, was recently awarded $24,705 grant through the Legacy Foundation’s Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund. This money will fix the
The Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Laboratory Control Ltd. (LCL) Health Career Scholarship and the Bessie Ullman Memorial Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year. Since
We are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Joseph & Catherine Millane Scholarships and Grants. The Millane Scholarship program supports Jefferson County students who are pursuing a degree
The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation proudly announces that the Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund has awarded $150,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in Wapello County bringing the total to $5,478,179 since
The Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce awards totaling $25,000 to local nonprofits. Of the $25,000, $10,000 was awarded to six local nonprofit projects to help assist with youth development
