Street resurfacing in Ottumwa
May 31, 2022
Weather permitting, there will be some street resurfacing in Ottumwa Tuesday and Wednesday (5/31 & 6/1). Orchard, Ash and Elm Streets south of Hayne Street and west of Iowa Avenue will be closed for the…
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