In this episode, we sit down with Holly Berg, Board Chair of Ottumwa Area Arts Council. We discuss all things physical art in Ottumwa, from the Main Street District to Church Street to reasons why beautification is important to community identity.

In this episode, we talk with the Chief of Police for the City of Ottumwa, Chad Farrington. He gives us an inside look at the Ottumwa Police Department, its initiatives, and the challenges they face in ensuring a safe community.

In this episode we speak with Greg Hanshaw, CEO of Community 1st Credit Union, headquartered in Ottumwa, IA. Greg gives the history of the institution, plans for the future, and even tells us about the differences between credit unions and traditional banks.

To explore the current state and plans for economic development in the Ottumwa region, we talk with Zach Simonson, Community Development Director for the City of Ottumwa. This is an all-inclusive conversation, touching on virtually every aspect of development in Ottumwa.

In this episode of Talk Ottumwa!, we sit down with William Kiefer, CEO of Ottumwa Regional Health Center. William gives an in-depth update on the hospital, future plans and their involvement in the Greater Ottumwa region.

In this episode, we have a great conversation Iowa House District 25 Representative Hans Wilz. Rep. Wilz discusses a wide array of topics that are at the top of the minds of the people of Wapello County and offers insight into the general health and direction of the State of Iowa.

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In this episode of Talk Ottumwa, we sit down with Ottumwa Community School District Superintendent Mike McGrory. Mike discusses expansion of the buildings, security, staffing and much more!

In this final episode in the Mental Health series, we have a conversation with Christina Schark, CEO of Southern Iowa Mental Health and member of the Board of Education for Ottumwa Community Schools. Christina lends her expertise in the area of mental health to discuss the current trends, how the community is working with mental health, and advocacy around the topic.