🏆 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Who comes to mind when you think of someone who truly makes a difference in Ottumwa? The Gene Schultz Community Service Award recognizes an individual whose dedication, volunteer service, and commitment to our community reflect the spirit of giving back that Gene Schultz exemplified. Maybe they’re the person who is always willing to lend a hand, works quietly behind the scenes, brings people together, or simply goes above and beyond to make Ottumw

🎉 NEW: The GOPIP Investor Passport is here! 🎉 Shopping local just got a little more rewarding. With the GOPIP Investor Passport, you can support local businesses, discover more GOPIP investors, and earn $20 in GOPIP Bucks! It’s simple: 🛍️ Spend at least $10 with a GOPIP investor. 🧾 Bring your receipt to the GOPIP office to get your passport stamped. 📍 Collect stamps from 10 different GOPIP investors. 💵 Complete your card and earn $20 in GOPIP Bucks! There’s no rush to f

🔎 Looking for a trusted local business, service, restaurant, or community resource? The GOPIP Investor Directory makes it easy to connect with businesses and organizations throughout Ottumwa and Southeast Iowa. Browse by category, find helpful contact information, discover local resources, and support the investors who are helping our region grow. Whether you need a contractor, healthcare provider, retailer, nonprofit, or professional service, the directory is a great place

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships. Yesterday, Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress was proud to co-host an Employer Listening Session with representatives from Iowa Workforce Development and IowaWORKS, bringing together many of our region's major employers for an open conversation about workforce challenges, opportunities, and the future of Southeast Iowa. A special thank you to Georgia VanGundy, Kathy Anderson, Maria Morales, and Brenda Noe for taking

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 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

Today was more than a groundbreaking — it was a major step forward for housing and growth in Ottumwa. We were proud to join our partners, community leaders, and supporters to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Vogel Heights, a 58-unit market-rate housing development that will transform the former St. Joseph Hospital property into new opportunities for families and residents in our community. Projects like Vogel Heights don’t happen overnight. They happen through collabo