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Monday, February 18, 2013  Community will give input on the town's Blue Zones bid.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Leaders from Ottumwa and Wapello County are determined to improve the health and well-being of its residents.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Fairfield Mayor Ed Malloy says Blue Zones planning is going strong

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Ottumwa Blue Zones Committee is hard on work on Blue Zone

Sunday, November 25, 2012  The Wapello County Board of Supervisors will be getting back to work this coming Tuesday to discuss a couple of important issues.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  City leaders in Ottumwa say they are relieved and excited after the Blue Zones Committee's second visit to the City of Bridges Monday.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  The town is one of nine to become a demonstration site, but there is still a long road of work ahead.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  The City of Bridges is a finalist in the second round of applicants.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Last year, around 600 to 800 people participated in the Healthiest State Walk.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Organizers hope the event's second year draws even more walkers.

Friday, September 07, 2012  The City of Fairfield is one step closer to becoming a Blue Zones Community.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Ottumwa Blue Zones Committee is currently in the process of resubmitting their application

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Ottumwa Blue Zones is low on community engagement. Committee urges everyone to make their Blue Zones' pledge