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Who is Main Street Ottumwa?

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“The Main Street Ottumwa program fosters a vibrant, dynamic, and healthy downtown through community engagement and collaborative partnerships.” 

Welcome our new Director

Main Street Ottumwa is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kris Patrick as its new Executive Director. A seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in downtown revitalization and economic development, Patrick brings a proven track record of innovation, collaboration, and results to the role.

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The Main Street Approach is proven and effective.

The Main Street America Four Point Approach is a proven way to help bring life back to communities. It focuses on four key areas: organization, promotion, design, and economic vitality. By bringing people together, creating fun events to bring in visitors, fixing up buildings to make the area more attractive and supporting local businesses, this method helps towns grow stronger and more welcoming. Many communities across the country have used this approach to turn struggling areas into thriving places where people want to live, work, and visit.

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  • Queen of the Green 2025
    Queen of the Green 2025
    Sat, Sep 13
    Sep 13, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Ottumwa, 13120 Angle Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
    Come out to support Main Street Ottumwa at Queen of the Green! Shotgun start at 10:00am. We'll have door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and much more! Get your team together and sign up today. 18-hole, 4-person best ball for the ladies! Sponsored by Edward Jones.
  • Business Brew - October 2025
    Business Brew - October 2025
    Thu, Oct 16
    Location is TBD
    Oct 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Business Brew is a casual networking event for entrepreneurs, property owners, funders, government and business leaders. Join us to hear about exciting opportunities that are developing in the Main Street area and throughout Ottumwa.
  • Witch Way to Main 2025
    Witch Way to Main 2025
    Thu, Oct 30
    Downtown Ottumwa
    Oct 30, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Downtown Ottumwa, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
    Bring your kids to the 200 block of East Main on October 30, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a trunk or treat event you won't forget!
  • Holiday Open Houses
    Holiday Open Houses
    Thu, Nov 20
    Downtown Ottumwa
    Nov 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Downtown Ottumwa, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
    Many businesses in Downtown Ottumwa will be open so bring your family to see all of what the Main Street Ottumwa District has to offer!
  • Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025
    Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025
    Nov 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Ottumwa, W 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
    Come to Central Park in Ottumwa on November 28, 2025 at 5:30pm to honor our loved ones and our businesses.
  • Small Business Saturday
    Small Business Saturday
    Sat, Nov 29
    Downtown Ottumwa
    Nov 29, 2025, 8:00 AM
    Downtown Ottumwa, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA

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3 WAYS YOU CAN HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

ATTEND AND PROMOTE

Main Street Ottumwa Promotions and Organization Committees host many events throughout the year to engage the community and bring attention to our local businesses. Add your favorites to your calendar and plan to attend so that future generations will grow up with the experience of participating in local events.

SHOP LOCAL

Reduce environmental impact, create more jobs, and invest in yourself.   Studies show that money spent locally is more likely to stay local, and be spent again within the community, helping to foster the growth and economic stability of your local community.  

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Main Street Ottumwa

Executive Director: Kris Patrick

Email: director@mainstreetottumwa.com

Phone: (641) 814-5225

Address: 334 East Main Street

                 Ottumwa, IA 52501

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