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Friday, April 26, 2013  Job Corps students took to Ottumwa's parks Friday to pick up trash and litter.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle was the message from The Sheltered Workshop of Macon County on this Earth Day 2013.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The Green Thumb Project held its second annual Earth Day celebration.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Powerful quake jolts China's Sichuan province, killing at least 156 and injuring thousands

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Police: Between 5 and 15 people killed in Texas fertilizer plant explosion; more than 160 hurt

Monday, April 08, 2013  On April 22, we will celebrate Earth Day, and you'll get a glimpse into the world of "Today's Recycling in Macon County."

Saturday, February 23, 2013 

Friday, February 08, 2013  Two studies published Thursday in the journal Science better explain the Earth-shaking consequences of a catastrophic cosmic collision 66 million years ago when a comet or asteroid smashed into the Gulf of Mexico.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The 7.3 quake struck the same Japanese coast devastated by last year's massive quake and tsunami.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Guatemalans huddle in cold streets, search rubble for survivors after quake kills at least 48

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake reported in Costa Rica

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  For Wednesday's Facebook Story of the Day; KTVO's Facebook fans wanted to know more about homeowners insurance, and what items are not covered under normal policies

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Sunday, April 22, 2012 

Sunday, April 22, 2012  Fairfield planted more than 150 trees at Chautauqua Park for Hometown Reward's Program kickoff event.