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Friday, May 03, 2013  Iowa's governor talks about the state's decreasing unemployment rate, jobs and opportunities for economic growth at a town-hall meeting in Fairfield.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Governor Branstad talks jobs, health and education with Bloomfield residents.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

Friday, March 29, 2013  Homemade pies, cookies, teas and Easter baskets were on sale for the community to purchase.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Three Ottumwa Firefighters will be competing in the American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb in Des Moines.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The third annual Citizen's Police Academy began in Ottumwa Monday night.

Saturday, February 02, 2013 

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The entire purpose it for the community to get involved in the conversation.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  West Music held a free guitar restringing event in exchange for donations to the Lords Cupboard

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

Friday, January 25, 2013  On Monday, Congressman Loebsack will be speaking with members of the community in Ottumwa.

Saturday, December 01, 2012 

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Scotland County Hospital established a Med Club to help students get educated in the health field.

Saturday, October 06, 2012 

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Students in Ottumwa were participating in the regional meetings of the Iowa Youth Congress Wednesday.