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2 hours, 2 minutes ago  The entire 300 block of Main Street will be revitalized.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  At a public meeting this afternoon,  Pathfinders representatives gave a historic overview of the byways, and they also asked residents for suggestions for future planning and developing.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Hartzell Hardwoods hire local businesses for their expansion

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A joint committee of lawmakers from both parties and chambers settled Tuesday on spending $41 million for economic development.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Gov. Terry Branstad and MidAmerican Energy are announcing plans to install 656 wind turbines in Iowa by the end of 2015.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The city of Kirksville is applying for grant money to help pay for the demolition of several unsafe, rundown buildings around town.

Friday, April 12, 2013  The Ben Franklin Store on the Centerville Store will be closing its doors on June 15

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Attracting business and industry to town is no easy task.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Officials from the city of Kirksville and Macon gathered this evening at Truman State University for a MoDOT listening session.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Job Corps, the SKILLS Act and other issues were discussed at a roundtable meeting on Monday.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Only one county out of 16 had a lower unemployment rate than Adair County.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Low-Income Housing Advocates Say Cuts In Senate Bill 120 Will Harm some Missouri residents.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Ottumwa Superintendent Davis Eidahl spoke on the uniqueness of the district and the different stories and backgrounds that come with each student.

Monday, March 04, 2013  An improved broadband network could put Ottumwa on even footing with the rest of the state.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Last week, members of the Ottumwa community received data from the latest Laborshed Analysis conducted in our area.