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🎉 Today marks 3 years since I started at Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress. As the person who writes our posts, I have once again assigned myself the very important task of celebrating… myself. Please enjoy this totally unbiased, professionally written tribute to me: caption writer, graphic designer, website builder, video editor, typo hunter, caffeine enthusiast, and guy pretending this isn't awkward. Congrats to me. I’ll pass along your kind words to myself. 😎 #Workver

Please join us in congratulating our very own Diana Dominguez on graduating from the Latina Leadership Initiative Class of 2026! 🎉 Over the past several months, Diana has participated in a leadership development program designed to strengthen the skills, confidence, and connections of Latina leaders while engaging in meaningful community impact work. Diana's passion for serving others, advocating for our community, and helping move Ottumwa forward is evident in everything sh

Did you know that Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress is more than just ribbon cuttings and events? Behind the scenes, GOPIP works every day to strengthen our region through economic development, business support, workforce initiatives, community advocacy, and partnerships that help move important projects forward. Many of the things that make the Ottumwa region a better place to live, work, and do business begin with organizations, businesses, elected officials, nonprofits,

Today, the GOPIP Ambassadors joined community leaders, Amtrak representatives, and local partners to celebrate the completion of the new ADA-accessible platform at the Ottumwa Amtrak Station. 🚉✂️ This important investment improves accessibility, safety, and the overall passenger experience while reinforcing Ottumwa’s connection to transportation and economic opportunity across the region. We’re proud to celebrate another improvement that helps make our community more welcomi

Today marked an important step forward for Ottumwa’s youth and future generations as community leaders, advocates, and partners gathered alongside Congressman Zach Nunn to celebrate a new federal investment in the Ottumwa Youth Hub initiative. This project represents more than just funding — it’s an investment in opportunity, mentorship, safe spaces, and brighter futures for young people in our community. We are especially proud of GOPIP’s own Diana Dominguez, who has been a

Looking for a simple way to support local businesses while giving a meaningful gift? 🎁💵 GOPIP Bucks are redeemable at participating Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress investor businesses throughout our region — helping keep dollars local and supporting the businesses that make our community thrive. From shopping and dining to services and entertainment, GOPIP Bucks give recipients the flexibility to spend local while discovering all that Ottumwa has to offer. Whether you’