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Yesterday at 9:00 AM  A national animal welfare group has donated $50,000 to a University of Missouri training academy to help rural law enforcement investigators attend anti-cruelty workshops.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Training took place Friday morning on the Indian Hills Campus in Ottumwa.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The training included hands-on training that would prepare the firefighters for emergency situations

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Aquatic Center will soon be hiring for summer positions.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  If you are interested in weather, Tuesday night is your chance to become a certified storm spotter.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A new program at Indian Hills is working to prove it's never too late to start a career.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 

Friday, March 15, 2013  Ottumwa Fire Department uses a house that was to be demolished for fire training on Friday

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  If you're tired of your regular workout routine, cross-training works your whole body and has a lot of variety.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  A 5K run and one mile walk was hosted by Truman State University's ROTC program.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Meddaugh is now training to be an officer with Truman State University's ROTC program, after being enlisted right out of highschool.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Truman ROTC practices for its assessment course.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Last Wednesday, Ottumwa Firefighters braved the cold and took to the ice, practicing ice rescue drills.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Ottumwa Fire Department took the opportunity Monday to train some of its newest members.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Members of the Ottumwa Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies took part in a two day course starting Thursday, focusing on leadership.