After two years of successful investment and community-driven improvements through the West End Ignited initiative, the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation is proud to announce the expansion of its efforts to East
What started as a digitalization project two years ago is now evolving into something remarkable. The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation’s initial Bright Ideas Community Enrichment grant to scan thousands of historical
The Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce awards totaling $150,000 to Cycle 40 Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund grant recipients and $10,000 awarded to seven local nonprofit projects to help
The Community Development Council is pleased to award Kelly Genners, President/CEO, Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, the certification of Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED). The PCED designation is available to professional
The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Hollie Tometich to Vice President of Community Leadership, effective immediately. Hollie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication
The Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce awards totaling $150,000 to the 2024 Summer Cycle Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund grant recipients. Recent grant money awarded will help nonprofits improve
In response to the urgent need for more Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in rural areas like Appanoose, Davis, Van Buren, and Wapello, the Wapello County Emergency Management Agency received grants
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
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
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
