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Friday, February 15, 2013  Thursday was the annual, world-wide event to raise awareness of domestic abuse and violence against women.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Memorial Walk honors life of domestic abuse victim Aneesa Pherigo who was killed two years ago by her husband.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The family of a victim of domestic violence is holding the first abuse awareness walk in her honor.

Saturday, September 10, 2011  The United Way of Wapello County held it's fall Community Day.

Sunday, May 02, 2010  Drivers hit the road to benefit the South East Iowa Women's Crisis Center.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009  About 15 Ottumwans gathered in Central Park Wednesday morning to release balloons in support of the hundreds of teenage and child survivors of sexual violence.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008  An Ottumwa girl uses her writing skills to help those in need.

Thursday, October 23, 2008  Portraits of 31 Iowa women filled the lobby at Indian Hills Community College.