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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Several councilmembers were not pleased with the way the interview process was conducted, and want a review of the policy and procedures.

Friday, January 25, 2013  According to the city’s proposed budget plan for the next fiscal year, residents will see a 1 percent increase in property taxes from the city.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Debris, including tree limbs, are placed all along the sidewalks of Ottumwa’s neighborhoods, waiting to be hauled off.