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Otley, Iowa
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Otley, Iowa is located in Iowa
Otley, Iowa
Otley, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Otley, Iowa is located in the United States
Otley, Iowa
Otley, Iowa
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Iowa
County Marion
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
50214
GNIS feature ID 463550

Otley is a small community located in Marion County, Iowa, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own separate city government. Instead, it's governed by the laws and rules of Marion County and the state of Iowa.

Where is Otley, Iowa?

Otley is found in the central part of Iowa. It's about 45 miles (or 72 kilometers) southeast of Des Moines. Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. You can reach Otley by traveling on Iowa Highway 163.

What Can You Find in Otley?

Even though Otley is a small community, it has some important places and businesses.

Local Services

  • Post Office: Otley has its own US Post Office. It uses the ZIP Code 50214. This helps people send and receive mail.

Businesses and Organizations

Otley is home to several businesses and a church that serve the community:

  • Vyke Industries: This is one of the local businesses in Otley.
  • Mills Mid-Iowa Machinery, LLC: Another business that operates in the area.
  • Otley Reformed Church: This church is a central part of the community.
  • Two Rivers Co-op: A cooperative business that likely serves local farmers or residents.

Community Spirit

Otley is also known as the place where several people came together to form the O.P.S. Social Club. This shows the community spirit and how people in Otley connect with each other.

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