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Ottumwa Legacy Foundation Unveils MarketStreetLanding.org to Kick Off Riverfront Revitalization
The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation is proud to announce the launch of MarketStreetLanding.org, the official website for the Market Street Landing project. This initiative will revitalize Ottumwa’s Riverfront, turning underutilized parcels

Ottumwa Legacy Foundation Expands Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative with Launch of East End Ignited
After two years of successful investment and community-driven improvements through the West End Ignited initiative, the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation is proud to announce the expansion of its efforts to East

Discovering Ottumwa: A 360º Dive into History
What started as a digitalization project two years ago is now evolving into something remarkable. The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation’s initial Bright Ideas Community Enrichment grant to scan thousands of historical
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Since 2010, the Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation has been committed to the well-being of the Ottumwa Community and Wapello County. Our mission is to serve as a perpetual partner, investing in the vitality and advancement of the greater Ottumwa community, regardless of racial identity, cultural identity and language, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, physical ability or religious beliefs. We will work closely with other organizations to create an inclusive community that empowers and enables everyone to connect, belong and grow together.