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Monday, April 08, 2013  The vote would change from a simple majority vote to a super majority vote.

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.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Ottumwa city officials attend Legislative Day in Des Moines on Tuesday

Thursday, January 10, 2013  We take an indepth look at the process of how the Ottumwa City Budget is put together

Friday, November 16, 2012  The Ottumwa Transit Department will be putting a new lift van into service after the Ottumwa City Council approved the purchase at a recent city council meeting.

Friday, August 24, 2012  At Tuesday's Ottumwa City Council meeting, a decision was made not to go ahead with changing a city ordinance focusing on the city's right of way.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Ottumwa held its first Fourth of July Jamboree at the Greater Ottumwa Park on Wednesday

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  For Tuesday's Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if inmantes incarcerated in county jails have to pay room and board fees.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Tess Hedrick takes you inside the Wapello County Jail.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  At Tuesday’s Ottumwa City Council meeting, things got heated up between some council members concerning the city’s relationship with the Ottumwa Waterworks and Hydro Board.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Facebook fans wanted to know how much it costs to keep inmates in jail.