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Saturday, June 01, 2013  Seven Iowa fire departments will receive nearly $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The Class of 2013 is made up of 334 students who represent 54 countries. This includes 251 graduates and 83 undergraduate degrees.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin is announcing nearly $1.2 million in funding.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Enrollment is back on at the Ottumwa Job Corps center and centers like it around the country.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The enrollment freeze at Job Corps centers across the country may be lifted.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds isn't ruling out a possible Senate run.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Harkin said it would allow a new generation of Democrats to seek higher office.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The Associated Press reports that Spiker released a statement Tuesday asking U.S. Reps. Tom Latham and Steve King not to support the measure.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Senator Tom Harkin and the City of Ottumwa informed KTVO Tuesday that the city has been awarded at $12 million grant.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is joining other governors in their support of federal legislation requiring online businesses to pay state sales taxes.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  In a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, on a five to four vote, the Affordable Care Act, or as some call, “Obamacare,” was ruled constitutional.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Some big names were in Ottumwa Friday as the new Ottumwa Job Corps Center was officially dedicated.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.