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Saturday, May 18, 2013  A handful of organizations and developers around Ottumwa have been working hard to renovate and revamp the city’s downtown. They got to show off all their hard work and progress to the community at the 5th annual Upstairs Downtown event.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The new Ottumwa Leadership Academy will be located at 113 E. Main St.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Five buildings will be showcased at Upstairs Downtown this Saturday.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Twelve plastic benches will replace old and worn-out ones on Bloomfield's square.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The third annual Ottumwa Citizen's Police Academy came to a conclusion Monday evening with graduation.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Influential pediatricians group backs gay marriage; says kids raised that way do just as well

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Food insecurity is a major issue in Wapello County.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  How can new and returning residents be better welcomed into our community?

Friday, March 01, 2013  The day focused on how to interact with the local media.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Rapid Academic Program getting ready for National History Day.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The topic of this month's Ottumwa Leadership Academy were human and community services

Friday, February 15, 2013  It gives millions of Americans an extra boost everyday. Caffeine--and too much of it can cause harm to your children.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Meteor falls in Russia's Chelyabinsk region; 500 injured by explosions

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The third annual Citizen's Police Academy began in Ottumwa Monday night.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Saturday afternoon area students participated in a quiz bowl competition.