Meet Ottumwa

06/05/2026

Happy !

Today we're celebrating one of the sweetest holidays of the year at Main Street Donuts! From classic favorites to specialty creations, there's no better place in Ottumwa to enjoy a fresh, delicious donut with family and friends.

Support local, satisfy your sweet tooth, and make National Donut Day a little sweeter.

06/04/2026

From June 5–7, Iowa residents can fish without a fishing license or trout fee during Iowa DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend. It’s the perfect excuse to grab the kids, invite some friends, and spend time outdoors making memories on the water. All other fishing regulations still apply.

Need ideas on where to fish? Check out our latest blog at https://www.meetottumwa.org/stories/

06/04/2026

All in a day's work!

How does tourism help local businesses and the Ottumwa community grow?

We sat down with Laura Carrell from Meet Ottumwa to discuss how the organization promotes our city, attracts visitors, and supports local businesses.

Watch the full interview:
🔗 https://youtu.be/RbSFzz14Qn8

06/01/2026

When the Midwest Travel Network comes to town, there's no stopping them!

Meet Ottumwa was honored to host travel writers from five states for the 2026 MWTN Photography and Videography Workshop in our new Above Main meeting space last week. For three days they did morning lessons and sessions with the amazing Veronica Bareman, then we spent the rest of the day touring Ottumwa and Wapello County so they could practice their new techniques. Those photos and videos are being posted on their websites and social media - how exciting to see our community from five fresh, new perspectives!

Our thanks to these creative MWTN organizers and creators for making the trip, making the most of your stay, and making some lovely memories in our community.

05/29/2026

June is full of fun events across Wapello County! Check out our calendar for details on these and more. Link in the comments!

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Bored of the same summer routine? Not this year!

Meet Ottumwa has come up with a fun ways to discover local favorites and new experiences all across Wapello County. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or a local looking to change things up, turn your summer into an adventure and see how many squares you can check off.

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

Meet Ottumwa will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular business hours tomorrow.

For any visitor-related information, feel free to visit our website at meetottumwa.org.