Ottumwa

Ottumwa is best known in Iowa for its setting on the Des Moines River, a waterway that has shaped the city’s development and its network of river crossings. The Wapello County seat grew as a rail and industrial centre, and its downtown combines civic buildings, independent businesses and the Bridge View Center, a venue for events and performances. Food culture has a local landmark in Canteen Lunch in the Alley, which has served loose-meat sandwiches since 1927. Riverfront parks and trails provide walking space close to the centre, while Ottumwa remains a useful base for southeastern Iowa. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Ottumwa and southeastern Iowa.

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