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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 City of Bridges is a finalist in the second round of applicants.

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

Monday, April 02, 2012  Fairfield was chosen as a Blue Zones finalist and will receive a site visit in the near future.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Ottumwa Blue Zones committee still meeting weekly to discuss next steps of Blue Zones process.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Ottumwa had it's Blue Zones site visit Thursday

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Ottumwa's Blue Zones site visit is March 8.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Fairfield will have to wait until mid March to find out if they become a Blue Zones City

Monday, January 30, 2012  Application submitted, Fairfield hopes to be chosen for a Blue Zones site visit.