Main Street Ottumwa’s Military and
Veteran Banner Program
The Main Street Ottumwa Program is pleased to be accepting applications for its banner program which recognizes and honors those who are serving or have served in the United States Armed forces.
The program is intended to show appreciation for veterans and military personnel and their families who have ties to the Ottumwa area. Banners will display a photo of the service person as well as their name, branch, and dates of military service.
Sold Out for 2024
Qualifications
To qualify for the Military and Veteran Banner Program, one of the following criteria must be met:
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The honoree is an active-duty member of the United States Armed Forces
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The honoree is a retired, deceased or honorably discharged member of the United States Armed Forces who has, or did, reside in Ottumwa or Wapello County.
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The applicant is a current resident or business based in Ottumwa.
Banner Style and Display
Each banner is double sided, full color, 24” x 48” and custom made with an image of the honoree (provided by the applicant).
Banners will be placed on the decorative light poles on Main Street on or about Memorial Day and will remain up until Veterans Day, 2024.
They will be displayed again in 2025 from Memorial Day to Veterans Day in another part of the Main Street District.
As many as 32 members of the military will be honored. There is a limit of one banner per honoree, and one person per banner.
Banners will be sold on a first come, first served basis as payment is received.
Main Street Ottumwa or the City of Ottumwa will not be responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged or destroyed due to sun, weather, age, vandalism, or any act of nature beyond our control, such as high winds.
Upon removal of the banner after the second year, every effort will be made to give the banner to the honoree or applicant.
Cost and Details
$175 per banner, for two-years. Cost covers the purchase of the banner, installation, and maintenance, as well as a contribution to local veteran affairs program “Veterans Casting Away Disabilities”.
Applicant is required to provide a high-quality photo of the honoree in their military uniform. If a digital copy is not available, please bring the picture to the Main Street Ottumwa office, 334 East Main Street, and it will be digitized for you.
Main Street Ottumwa will begin accepting Applications in March 2024. Applications may be submitted in person at the Main Street Office at 334 E Main. Payments must be received for the application to be processed. Checks should be payable to Main Street Ottumwa. Donations are considered tax free/tax deductible to the greatest extent allowed by the law.
