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Tuesday, May 21, 2013  There's only one plot left at the community garden in the Ottumwa Industrial Park.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Sunday, May 05, 2013  After having an interest and working hard to make sure it happens, parents and students are looking forward to the expansion of Faith Lutheran School.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Faith Lutheran School will offer sixth grade classes.

Monday, April 01, 2013  AP IMPACT: Mexican cartels dispatch trusted agents to live and work deep inside United States

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Current law only allows redemption of alcoholic and carbonated beverages.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  USDA Secretary Vilsack to announce expansion of program aimed at reducing rural poverty

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Thousand of Iowa veterans are left uninsured by Governor Branstad’s refusal to expand Medicaid.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Two young Republican farmers who serve in the Iowa Legislature are trying to make it more appealing for retiring farmers to lease their land to beginners.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The group is fairly new to Ottumwa and is sponsored by the Ottumwa Economic Development Organization.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The new restaurant will seat over 100 customers and include a party room that will seat anywhere from 12 to 50 guests.

Friday, December 28, 2012  La Pachanga Mexican Restaurant on Baltimore Street in Kirksville is opening a new location.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Pioneer Ridge Nature Preserve will be hosting a bird count on Friday.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Northeast Missouri Health Council invited the public to an open house at its new medical building.