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Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The defense filed an uncontested motion last month that argued the number of documents needing review prohibited a March trial date.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The former director of the Ottumwa Transit Authority has been indicted on federal criminal charges.

Monday, June 13, 2011  The recent troubles with the Ottumwa Transit Authority could hurt neighboring counties who rely on the transportation department for service.

Sunday, June 05, 2011  The Ottumwa Transity Authority will become a department of the City of Ottumwa.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  The audit from the state says that passenger counts could have been inflated by more than 50 percent.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  A previous audit of OTA found several violations of the Federal and State rules governing OTA's operation.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Public transportation services violation released.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  The Ottumwa City Council convened Tuesday evening to discuss the city's Transit Authority.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010  Wapello County supervisors will not contribute $3,500 to the OTA.

Thursday, May 27, 2010  Ottumwa City Councilman Brian Morgan said the city council cannot make any changes personally, but will do what they can. He awaits hearing from the public at Tuesday's meeting.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  Drivers affected by the change do not understand why.