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Monday, April 22, 2013  Douma Elementary needs to be renovated before it's ready for students in 2014.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The Ottumwa School Board decided to name the town's new school Liberty Elementary.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Ottumwa Community School District is in the process of putting together a “2020 Vision Plan.”

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Outside construction should be done by winter, and the building is set to open August 2013.

Monday, March 26, 2012  Ottumwa Community School District Board met Monday night. Among other things discussed, was construction of the new building for the grade school

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  The Ottumwa School Board voted unanimously Monday to approve the plan for a new elementary school.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  A new elementary school will soon be built in Ottumwa.