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Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The truth about electronic cigarettes.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  The Ottumwa Police Department released the results of its latest cigarette compliance check on Tuesday.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  The Missouri Secretary of State’s office Wednesday announced that 12 initiative petitions met state standards for circulation.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Do electronic cigarettes fall under the Kirksville city smoking ban ordinance?

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Sunday, June 26, 2011  A proposed Missouri ballot measure would ask voters whether to raise taxes on cigarettes made "by certain tobacco product manufacturers."

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  FDA releases new graphic cigarette warning labels in campaign to curb tobacco use

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Big difference in taxes

Monday, January 17, 2011  People buying cigarettes or beer at Hy-Vee stores in Ottumwa can expect to have their IDs check, no matter their age.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Feds unveil graphic cigarette warning labels as part of campaign to get smokers to quit

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  The new federal ban on flavored cigarettes has taken effect.

Monday, June 22, 2009  No ifs, ands or butts: Obama signs anti-smoking bill, cites own struggle with cigarettes

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  A new federal tax on tobacco products starts on Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  The three suspects are accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth alcohol and cigarettes.