OTTUMWA — Friday, March 21, 2025, the Ottumwa Fire Department will be performing a live fire training exercise on East Fourth Street that will temporarily close down East
Fourth Street between North Jefferson Street and North Union Street. There will also be no access to the west portion of Hackberry Street going to East Fourth Street and Ottumwa High School Student Parking during this time. Closures will begin around 7:00 a.m. Roads should be open again in the midafternoon. Please plan traffic commutes accordingly and use caution if near the training area. The remaining house on this block will be torn down at a later date.