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Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Friday, April 12, 2013  More than 300 kids from Ottumwa elementary schools had their artwork on display at MidWestOne Bank Friday. 27 students were selected to have their masterpieces featured in the bank's 2014 calendar.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to open exhibit focusing on 50 years of The Rolling Stones

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The etchings and engravings of Piranesi from the mid-1700's will be on display at IHCC Art Gallery until February 14

Monday, November 19, 2012  IHCC Art Faculty Exhibition features the art works of Mark McWhorter and Lisa Fritz and runs through December 8

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Pittsburgh Zoo: 2-year-old boy who fell into exhibit was killed by African wild dogs, not fall

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Remembering Our Fallen displays pictures of the Iowa soldiers who have fallen in battle.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  The United Way of Adair County and Northeast Missouri recognizes its leadership givers.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  US beats Spain 100-78 in rematch of Olympic basketball gold-medal game

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Ottumwa Arts Council is accepting children's artwork through Wednesday for a children's art exhibit

Sunday, July 22, 2012  The State of Missouri has a rich history when it comes to the Civil War; and this year marks the 150th Anniversary of the great war.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, October 24, 2011  The Truman State University Art Gallery is hosting a new exhibit that showcases posters of social protest.

Saturday, July 16, 2011  Visitors learned a lot at the 4-H Expo in Ottumwa.

Saturday, April 09, 2011  A new exhibit is about to open at the Wapello County Museum