Fowler v. Board of Trustees

The City of Ottumwa, which is located on the Des Moines River, is a city of the first class, with an approximate population of 28,000, and is operated under a commission form of government. Prior to 1910, there was a privately owned system of waterworks in said city, owned by a corporation, but during that year the City purchased said -waterworks system. It consisted of a dam across the Des Moines River, a head race therefrom to the power site and plant which were near the center of the City. The City took over the plant, rehabilitated it, and has conducted it ever since. Later, under…