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Monday, January 28, 2013  After Sandy Hook, the availability of mental health resources in our schools has become a topic of interest.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  The breakfast gives the community an opportunity to hear what local politicians are doing in Des Moines to help out the community, but to also see where lawmakers stand on issues that are being debated.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  In Iowa, mental health reform is going to be a big topic of conversation when the Iowa General Assembly convenes in January.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut have the national conversation focusing on gun control and mental illness.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The Wapello County Board of Supervisors and supervisors from other Iowa counties are concerned about the state's plan to go forward with mental health reform.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  State Representative Mary Gaskill stopped by the Promise Center in Ottumwa Tuesday, after she received hundreds of signatures from members concerned the bill will severely cut funding for resources like the Promise Center.

Saturday, April 07, 2012  Ottumwa League of Women Voters and Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce co-sponsered a Legislative Forum at the Bridge View Center Saturday morning.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad sat down with KTVO's Greg Deffenbaugh on Wednesday and discussed a wide range of issues important to the people of southeast Iowa.