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Ex-Community Development Director Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Ottumwa

Zachary Simonson alleges retaliation for reporting misconduct and raising concerns about a hostile work environment, seeking damages for rights violations as a veteran and whistleblower.

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Ottumwa’s former community development director is suing the city, alleging he was fired in retaliation for whistleblowing and that his veterans’ and constitutional rights were violated.

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Alleged whistleblower sues City of Ottumwa after being fired

The City of Ottumwa’s fired director of community development is now suing the municipality for allegedly retaliating against him as a whistleblower.

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Ex-community development director files whistleblower lawsuit against Ottumwa

Ottumwa’s former community development director is suing the city, alleging he was fired in retaliation for whistleblowing and that his veterans’ and constitutional rights were violated.

·Des Moines, United States
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Iowa Capital Dispatch broke the news in on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
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