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Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, reveals an Education Department study.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Report: Employers plan modest increase in hiring for new college grads in coming year

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Fairfield High School Graduation Ceremony was held on Sunday afternoon at the school's Trojan Stadium

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Ottumwa Christian School graduate Andy Bennett is the only one in his graduating class

Monday, May 21, 2012  The recognition of National Drug Court Month in Ottumwa culminated in Central Park Monday with a program that celebrated sobriety and success.

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Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Drug Courts save tax money and resources by keeping individuals with substance abuse or mental health issues out of jail, and keep them actively engaged in the community.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Saturday, December 18, 2010  Some Truman students became graduates Saturday.

Friday, October 08, 2010  An analysis of census data shows there's been a reversal of a long-time marriage trend.

Sunday, September 05, 2010  73 percent of Iowa graduates left college with some debt in 2008

Tuesday, June 01, 2010  Many students avoided job hunting prior to graduation.

Saturday, December 13, 2008  300 TSU students graduated Saturday.