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Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, March 21, 2011  With gas prices climbing back up the ladder, some motorists are searching for cheaper means of transportation.

Friday, February 11, 2011  A gallon of regular gas in the City of Bridges was $3.09 Friday morning, unchanged from last week.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Some Ottumwa residents have raised questions regarding the Fire Department's fee schedule.

Thursday, December 30, 2010  The average price for a gallon of gas is $3.00 nationwide. That's more than 40 cents higher than last year.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  Now this is a welcomed change. Experts predict gas prices will fall as Memorial Day approaches, instead of rising just as summer vacations begin.

Sunday, July 12, 2009  The national average price of gasoline fell about 10 cents a gallon during the past two weeks to $2.56.

Thursday, January 15, 2009  The economy strikes again...forcing a local Ford dealership to become a used car lot.