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The Ottumwa Leadership Academy is excited to welcome 24 community leaders to its 10th class. “This is one of the largest classes we’ve had in several years, and I am

Kelli Philips knew she wanted to grow as a leader within the Ottumwa Community School District when she joined the Ottumwa Leadership Academy.

Have you ever considered running for public office? Whether you want to serve now, or in the future, the series will equip you with everything you need to know to

Do you remember your first professional job interview? John Henscheid (John Deere) opened his team’s project presentation recounting his experience interviewing for his first internship and how out of place

The Covid-19 Pandemic has forced businesses across the world to rethink how they operate. The Ottumwa Family YMCA is no different. The pandemic forced shutdowns of the YMCA facility, programming,

While in the Ottumwa Leadership Academy, class members come together to complete Team Projects. These projects are community-based initiatives that pair participants with local organizations or initiatives serving Ottumwa or

After graduating from the Ottumwa Leadership Academy in 2014, Barb Allison joined the Advisory Committee and helped develop the Ottumwa Leadership Academy Alumni Association. The Alumni Association keeps O.L.A. graduates

On June 3rd, the Ottumwa Leadership Academy celebrated 16 new graduates, bringing the alumni total  to 164. As the Academy begins preparations for its 10th year, Joel Pedersen, graduate of

Ottumwa Leadership Academy celebrates its 9th year with a graduation ceremony Thursday, June 3rd, 2021.  In order for the participants to graduate from the program they were required to attend

Lindsay Cale holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Franklin University with 11 years of Human Resources experience in the Ottumwa area. Lindsay’s current role as the Human

Mike Spieler’s career is filled with accolades in both his professional and volunteer resume. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University, Mike began his career

Emma Andeway, Class of 2019, is the Community Engagement Director with the United Way of Wapello County. In 2018, Emma began Master’s level coursework through the University of Iowa –