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Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Members for the business community are responding to the recent numbers released by Iowa Workforce Development concerning the unemployment rate for Ottumwa and Wapello County.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Fiber optics and broadband could be the technology of the future for Ottumwa.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The study will benefit exisiting businesses and attract new business to Ottumwa.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A historic memento is now displayed in the Wapello County Courthouse.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The restaurant was open one day and closed the next, leaving many wondering what happened.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Wapello County's unemployment is on the rise

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Over 100 people gathered for the first annual "State of the Schools" address in Ottumwa.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Ottumwa will hold its first annual "State of the Schools" address at a business luncheon next week.

Saturday, January 15, 2011  Ottumwans got a chance to meet the man who will try to bring more businesses to the city.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  It's the end of a lengthy search