Since 1987, First Resources has been serving people with disabilities in a sheltered workshop setting. Over the years, they have expanded their services to a wide variety of human service
Thousands of Iowans struggle with food insecurity, or not having enough nutritious food to eat. According to a shocking statistic from the Food Bank of Iowa’s website, a third of
The City of Ottumwa and the partners Mission 500 received the Best Practice Award at the American Planning Association Iowa Chapter Conference on October 13, 2022. Each year, the American
Ottumwa IA, August 24th, 2022 – The Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce awards totaling $146,718 to Cycle 33 Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund (BICEF) grant recipients. Since the first
The City of Ottumwa will now provide $10,000 to homebuilders or homeowners who complete a new single-family home. The Build Ottumwa program was approved by the City Council in June.
We are pleased to announce the recipients of Laboratory Control Ltd. Health Career Scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. Since 2004, when the program was developed, $481,225 has been provided
We are pleased to announce the award of a total of $17,975 to three recipients of Robert F. McCune Endowment. The McCune Endowment Fund is a restricted endowment where the
We are pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Joseph & Catherine Millane Scholarships and Grants. The Millane Scholarship program supports Jefferson County students that are pursuing a degree
We are pleased to announce awards totaling $150,000 to Cycle 32 Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund (BICEF) grant recipients. Since the first grant cycle in 2011, the Bright Ideas Community
The City of Ottumwa has been awarded a $300,000 Downtown Housing Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for the Capitol Lofts Project. The award is part of a
