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Monday, April 22, 2013  Douma Elementary needs to be renovated before it's ready for students in 2014.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Ottumwa Superintendent Davis Eidahl spoke on the uniqueness of the district and the different stories and backgrounds that come with each student.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  If you have a son or daughter at Ottumwa High School, the school district wants to hear from you.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Outside construction should be done by winter, and the building is set to open August 2013.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Several of our Facebook fans have raised concerns about the lunch program at Evans Middle School.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Over 100 people gathered for the first annual "State of the Schools" address in Ottumwa.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Ottumwa will hold its first annual "State of the Schools" address at a business luncheon next week.