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

The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, Greater Ottumwa Partners In Progress, City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, and AV Ottumwa, LLC. have set the date for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Vogel Heights housing development, located at 312 East Alta Vista Ave. in Ottumwa. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate date and time will be announced. The public is invited to attend. The groundbreaking comes after the City of Ottumwa approved a de