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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Ottumwa’s Zoning and Planning Department and local developers are revising their comprehensive plan for the city in terms of residential and commercial projects.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Recession's lost generation: Census finds new lows in mobility, jobs, wedlock for young adults.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Adair County's population also jumped since the 2000 Census.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  2010 census shows slowing US population growth; more House seats for GOP-leaning states.

Sunday, December 19, 2010  The 2010 census report coming out Tuesday will include a boatload of good political news for Republicans and grim data for Democrats hoping to re-elect President Barack Obama.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  After the recession began in 2007, the suburbs continued to post larger increases in the number of poor — adding 1.8 million, compared to 1.4 million in the cities.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  The top-earning 20 percent of Americans — those making more than $100,000 each year — received 49.4 percent of all income generated in the U.S., compared with the 3.4 percent earned by those below the poverty line.

Friday, July 09, 2010  If you feel you have not been counted you can call 1-866-872-8686.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  The nation's minority population is steadily rising and now makes up 35 percent of the U.S., boosted by a surge in Hispanic births and more Americans who describe themselves as multiracial.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  The U.S. Census Bureau said 55 percent of Missourians had returned the form by Wednesday evening, compared with 52 percent nationally.

Friday, March 05, 2010  Census takers are hand delivering 2010 Census questionnaires to addresses across the nation.

Thursday, March 04, 2010  Truman kicks off the 2010 Census.

Thursday, March 04, 2010  The League of Women Voters in Ottumwa hosts education meetings each Thursday in March covering various aspects of the upcoming census.

Saturday, February 27, 2010  Universities push to get all students counted in 2010 Census, with federal funding at stake

Tuesday, February 16, 2010  If you fill out the form and mail it back, a census worker will not pay a visit.