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Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress is proud to announce the launch of Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation an independently governed 501c3 nonprofit organization to be located in Ottumwa IA. The organization will serve to improve the efficiency development and acceleration of both the quality and quantity of economic growth and employment and business opportunities through its efforts. Additionally the Foundation will promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding of economics finance education and training as they relate to the community and region. Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation exists to assist in the creation retention and reinvestment of resources that increase the economic opportunities enhancing the business and industrial community and improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Greater Ottumwa Region.