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Saturday, May 19, 2012  Upstairs Downtown showcases five buildings that are under various stages of renovation

Sunday, April 29, 2012  Main Street Ottumwa put on fourth annual Bucket Brigade Clean Up Day where volunteers pick up trash around downtown Ottumwa

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  There's something green about the new KMGO roof... and it's not the color.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  Main Street Ottumwa recertified for another year

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  The fourth annual event will take place Saturday.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  Ottumwa held its 3rd annual Upstairs Downtown event.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Main Street Ottumwa honored with several awards at a state-wide celebration.

Friday, February 11, 2011  USA TODAY published a story on the Ottumwa Police Department's plan to install security camera's in downtown Ottumwa.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Residents throughout the Heartland are getting into the Christmas spirit.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  Main Street Ottumwa hosts 2nd open-air, downtown movie night.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Ottumwa's 3rd Street shut down for Art Walk.

Sunday, May 02, 2010  Volunteers cleaned downtown Ottumwa on Sunday.