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Meet Legacy Leadership: Himár Hernandez
Originally from Spain, Himár Hernandez came to Ottumwa as an exchange student at the age of 15. Now a proud Ottumwan, Himár is the Assistant Director for Community and Economic
Adaptive Yoga Program Created for Cancer Patients
The Iowa Cancer Consortium July 2021 Newsletter featured the story of a six-year breast cancer survivor who found adapted yoga practices helped her to navigate the challenges her diagnosis brought
Bright Ideas Grant Helps Program Deliver Books to Ottumwa’s Youngest Residents
Iowa Kids Count data from 2018 found that only 63.3% of Wapello County 4th grader students were proficient in reading. Studies also show a direct correlation between the success of
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For 10 years, the Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation has been committed to the well-being of the Ottumwa Community and Wapello County. Our mission is to improve health, education and economic vitality for all, regardless of racial identity, cultural identity and language, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, physical ability or religious beliefs. We will work closely with other organizations to create an inclusive community that empowers and enables everyone to connect, belong and grow together.
