Ottumwa, Calvary, & Ottumwa Jewish Cemeteries

03/19/2026

It's about that time to order your geraniums for your loved ones! I will be sending the letters in the mail tomorrow. For those who order through email, I plan on sending the email on Monday, March 23rd. I look forward to seeing these lovely flowers by your loved ones. Thank you for your generosity.

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03/18/2026

🏛️ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Property Tax Levy 📢

The Ottumwa City Council will convene for a standalone public hearing to discuss the proposed property tax levy for the upcoming Fiscal Year. This is your primary opportunity to provide direct input on the city’s taxing authority before the budget is finalized. PLEASE NOTE: The stated rate on the form is 21.4049. As mentioned at the March 17, 2026, City Council meeting, through cuts and better than expected insurance quotes, this has gone down to 20.85921 per $1,000. This is a decrease from the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

🗓️ Date: April 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 P.M.
📍 Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 105 East Third Street

⚖️ Why this meeting matters:
Under Iowa law, this hearing is dedicated solely to the property tax levy. No other city business will be conducted. This separation ensures total transparency regarding how your tax dollars are calculated and requested.

💰 Your Input:
Residents and taxpayers have the right to present oral or written testimony. Whether you have questions about the levy rate or wish to file a formal objection, this is the designated forum for that dialogue.

02/02/2026

Crews at the Ottumwa, Calvary and Ottumwa Jewish Cemeteries will begin the annual spring clean-up Monday, March 2nd. Families that wish to keep any tributes or memorial decorations need to remove those items from the cemetery prior to that date. If a shepherd’s crook is used to hang an arrangement, families may leave the shepherd’s crook, but please remove the arrangement. Cemetery personnel will remove all floral tributes, decorations and wreaths remaining after that date. Spring and summer decorations can be placed after April 1st.

The Ottumwa, Calvary and Ottumwa Jewish Cemeteries are cleaned twice annually (spring and fall). Residents with questions about the cemetery clean up or the requirements for memorial decorations can call 683-0687.

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01/20/2026

Here is an update on the inside of the new Office/Maintenance Building for the Ottumwa Cemetery.

11/24/2025

New updated photos of the new office/maintenance building.

10/06/2025

I will be mailing the wreath letters and order forms on Friday, October 24th. For those of you who have chosen email, I will email this letter and order form on October 31st. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to hearing back from you! Thank you for supporting the Ottumwa, Calvary & Ottumwa Jewish Cemeteries.

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09/15/2025

Crews at the Ottumwa, Calvary and Ottumwa Jewish Cemeteries will begin the annual fall clean-up on Wednesday, October 1st. Families that wish to keep any tributes or memorial decorations need to remove those items from the cemetery prior to that date. If a shepherd’s crook is used to hang an arrangement, families may leave the shepherd’s crook, but please remove the arrangement. Cemetery personnel will remove all floral tributes and decorations remaining after that date. Fall and winter decorations can be placed after November 1st.

The Ottumwa, Calvary and Ottumwa Jewish Cemeteries are cleaned twice annually (spring and fall). Residents with questions about the cemetery clean up or the requirements for memorial decorations can call 683-0687.

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05/14/2025

Memorial Day is coming up and we will have staff in the
Ottumwa cemetery by the Jefferson St. Entrance under the tent
Saturday, May 24, from 8 am- 4 pm
Sunday, May 25, from 10 am - 2 pm
Monday, May 26 from 10 am - 2 pm
They will have maps to help with locations of loved ones as well as other brochures.

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04/24/2025

If you haven't purchased your geraniums, hanging baskets or silk saddles for the spring, please stop in by May 1st to keep the same price. After May 1st, the price does go up by $5.00. Thank you!