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Monday, January 21, 2013  United Way of Wapello County encourages the holiday to not be a day off, but be a day "on" and volunteer.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Singer Simon Estes spoke to Ottumwa High School students Monday.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Information is listed on how to volunteer for the 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegiate Challenge or to RSVP for the reflection dinner

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, January 13, 2012  The United Way of Wapello County is hosting their annual Day of Service Monday.

Monday, January 17, 2011  Martin Luther King III to deliver keynote speech at service marking holiday's 25th anniversary.

Saturday, August 28, 2010  Beck: US has 'wandered in darkness' too long, Palin praises 'patriots'; Sharpton honors King

Saturday, August 28, 2010  The Rev. Al Sharpton called the demonstration an anti-government rally advocating states' rights.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  President Barack Obama on Thursday eulogized Dorothy Height as a history-making figure in the civil rights movement whose quiet perseverance produced gains in "a righteous cause."

Monday, January 18, 2010  About 100 college students dedicated their time to help the community on Martin Luther Kind, Jr. Day.

Monday, January 18, 2010  Obama honors Martin Luther King Jr. with discussion of civil rights movement, concert

Wednesday, January 21, 2009  Community members unite in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 19, 2009  Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says if Martin Luther King, Jr., were alive, he would be at Tuesday's inauguration, beaming with pride as Barack Obama takes the oath of office.