OTTUMWA, Iowa, September 28, 2026 – Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress (GOPIP) is pleased to announce the addition of Emma Paxton as the organization’s new Investor & Events Coordinator. Paxton brings a strong background in relationship building, community engagement, economic development and event planning to the position. Most recently, she served as a Key Account Manager with Alliant Energy, where she worked closely with communities, chambers of commerce and economic dev

We’re excited to welcome Amazing Panda Learning Academy to Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress! Amazing Panda Learning Academy is a licensed childcare facility serving families in Southeast Iowa, helping provide a caring and supportive environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. ❤️ We’re glad to have them as part of the GOPIP investor community and appreciate their investment in Greater Ottumwa and the families who call our region home. 👉 Be sure to check out Amazi

OTTUMWA, IA, August 31, 2026 — Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress (“GOPIP”) is excited to announce that they will be sponsoring candidate debates for the 2026 election cycle for the following offices: Wapello County Supervisors, Iowa Senate District 13, and Iowa House of Representatives Districts 25 and 26. GOPIP will be working in partnership with The Ottumwa Courier and Ottumwa Radio Group, who will act as dual moderators for all debates. Additionally, the Ottumwa Comm

The GOPIP Ambassadors were excited to join Blue Castle Waste Solutions for a ribbon cutting celebrating the arrival of their brand-new recycling trucks! These new trucks will soon be hitting the streets and collecting recycling throughout Ottumwa, marking an exciting step forward for local waste and recycling services. It was great to get an up-close look at the new equipment and recognize the investment being made in serving our community. Congratulations to the entire Blue

🎬 CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW OPEN! 🎥 Filmmakers, it’s your time to shine! The Ottumwa International Film Festival is now accepting submissions, and we’re looking for compelling stories, creative voices, and unforgettable films to bring to the big screen in Ottumwa. Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker or an experienced storyteller, we want to see what you’ve created. Submit your work for the opportunity to be part of a celebration of film, creativity, and storytelling right he