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Historic Wabash Bridge Restoration Enhances Longstanding Ottumwa Trail System
The restoration of the historic Wabash Bridge marks a significant milestone for Ottumwa, Iowa’s beloved trail system. Built in 1888 by the Detroit Bridge and Iron Works, this three-span rail
Keeping History Alive and the Doors Open at Historic Eldon Depot
The Eldon Depot, a cherished part of the town’s railroad history, was recently awarded $24,705 grant through the Legacy Foundation’s Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund. This money will fix the
2024 Health Career Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Laboratory Control Ltd. (LCL) Health Career Scholarship and the Bessie Ullman Memorial Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year. Since
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For over 12 years, the Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation has been committed to the well-being of the Ottumwa Community and Wapello County. Our mission is to serve as a perpetual partner, investing in the vitality and advancement of the greater Ottumwa community, 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.