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Saturday, May 18, 2013  A handful of organizations and developers around Ottumwa have been working hard to renovate and revamp the city’s downtown. They got to show off all their hard work and progress to the community at the 5th annual Upstairs Downtown event.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A national animal welfare group has donated $50,000 to a University of Missouri training academy to help rural law enforcement investigators attend anti-cruelty workshops.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The research found that teens who spent a lot of time using social media weren't automatically more aware of the larger world they inhabit.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Five buildings will be showcased at Upstairs Downtown this Saturday.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Friday, May 03, 2013  Next Saturday, May 11, Ottumwa Park will be filled with thousands of walkers and runners

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Kirksville Primary School participated in the annual Workers on Wheels event.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The Adair County Family YMCA held a Healthy Kids Day event Saturday morning.

Friday, April 26, 2013  It's almost time for the 2013 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Ottumwa.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Free steel drum concert will be held April 29th.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Adair County Family YMCA in Kirksville is having Healthy Kids Day event this Saturday.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The Missouri Department of Conservation in Kirksville held Conservation Exploration Saturday afternoon.