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Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Iowa Representative Curt Hanson on what he would like to finish up before the end of the session.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Gear Up Iowa making has been following 7,000 students since 2008

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  So far, the local Salvation Army has raised more than $18,000, which is less than their intended goal of $41,000.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  The 31-year-old software engineer signed up to become a research subject, helping to test a trailblazing prosthetic leg that's controlled by his thoughts.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Over the past year, two school districts in southeast Iowa became one. The Eddyville Blakesburg Community School District merged with the Fremont Community School District; something that both districts benefited from.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Buddy Packs feed children in need of nutrious meals that cannot afford one.

Monday, March 05, 2012  There is discussion about making Main and 2nd Streets in downtown Ottumwa into two-way streets.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Ottumwa holds second and final part of goal planning session for 2012

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Ottumwa sets goals for the next 2 years.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Ottumwa residents can participate in the council's goal-setting agenda.

Friday, February 03, 2012  The Salvation Army in Kirksville went over goal in its Red Kettle Campaign.

Monday, January 23, 2012  As Obama approaches State of the Union, many promises from past addresses remain unfulfilled

Friday, December 23, 2011  The branch of The Salvation Army in Ottumwa is thankful for the amount of giving by the community this year in their kettle campaign, but they need just a little more support to reach their goal this holiday season.

Friday, December 23, 2011  There are only two days left in the Salvation Army's Christmas fundraising campaign.