Ottumwa is located in southeastern
Iowa,
84 miles (135 kilometers) southeast
of Des
Moines. It is the seat of Wapello
County, and is home to 24,998
people.
Ottumwa is situated on the Des Moines
River, and its name comes from an Indian
term for "rippling waters." Three bridges
span the river, giving the community
the nickname "The City of Bridges."...
