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Thursday, December 20, 2012  Tsunami debris experts are setting out to examine a dock that washed ashore on a remote beach in Washington.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Debris, including tree limbs, are placed all along the sidewalks of Ottumwa’s neighborhoods, waiting to be hauled off.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  Ottumwa residents may take big branches and debris and drop them off at the old Alliant Energy building this week

Sunday, June 17, 2012  Sunday update: where cooling shelters are located and where to dispose of tree limbs.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Four weeks after the intense wind storm ripped through Kirksville, the clean-up process continues.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  Many of you wanted to know more about the debris ordinance. That’s Wednesday’s Facebook Story of The Day.

Monday, June 27, 2011  The City of Kirksville will be offering a curbside pickup for limbs and brush from the recent storms.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  The City of Ottumwa has started this seasonal project.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009  Ships struggle through high seas, heavy winds to reach Flight 447 debris; black boxes elusive

Tuesday, June 02, 2009  Brazil military searching for Air France jet spots seat, fuel and other debris in mid-Atlantic

Friday, May 22, 2009  Residents don't have much more time to get rid of storm debris for free.

Friday, April 17, 2009  An unkempt lot, brimming with junk and debris, has residents of Exline Iowa asking questions of their municipal government.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009  American Airlines plane makes emergency landing just after takeoff in NYC; debris found nearby.

Monday, February 16, 2009  European Space Agency sets up new program to track space debris

Wednesday, February 11, 2009  Scientists wary about orbital debris field after Russian and American satellites collide