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Quinn Vesely, Ottumwa Schools Wilson Elementary Teacher (2026)

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For Mr. Vesely, being part of Ottumwa Schools means being part of not only a great school district, but a great community. Building connections with students is just part of what Mr. Vesely says is why he chose Ottumwa Schools.We’re lucky to have you, Quinn!kAmpE ~EEF>H2 $49@@=D[ 36:?8 E96 36DE DE2CED 96C6] u:?5 J@FC A=246 2E k2 9C67lQ9EEAi^^@EEF>H2D49@@=D]4@>Qm@EEF>H2D49@@=D]4@>k^2mk^Am NEWSPAPER ADS Trending Recipes Submit news tip We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Go to form Public Salaries Database A searchable database of public salaries including the City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, Ottumwa Community School District, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa Water Works, City of Eldon, City of Blakesburg, City of Eddyville, South Iowa Area Detention Service Agency, South Iowa Area Crime Commission, Eddyville Water Department.

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