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Yesterday at 11:15 PM  The Thespian’s Club at Ottumwa High School held its annual banquet Monday evening.

Yesterday at 2:32 PM  Construction is already underway on a safe room for Cardinal Elementary School.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Kirksville Violin Instructor Karen Kubin will be starting "The Violin Project" at Kirksville Primary School this fall.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Over 80 students received their diplomas today as their family, friends and loved ones cheered them on.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Adults and kids come out to fish at the 30th annual Buddy Bass Fishing Classic.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The school board unanimously accepted the man's letter of resignation Thursday evening.

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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The sequester will cut jobs and hurt children's chances of succeeding in school.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Kirksville High School students rehearse 'The Prince is Giving a Ball.'

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Industrial Technology metals students brought back two state-winning projects.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Three and four-year-old students planted flowers to give back to their school.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Faculty nominated and hand-picked the recipients for the Outstanding Student Award.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The job offer is off the table.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Mary Immaculate Catholic School eighth graders are graduating.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Fifth graders at Macon Middle School graduate from the D.A.R.E program.