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Yesterday at 12:05 PM  Pam Ward's retrial is set for Sept. 3

Monday, June 10, 2013  Jurors could not reach a verdict.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Just in time for summer, the Ottumwa Transit Buses are sporting new bike racks.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Online court records indicated that Ward testisfied for roughly three hours during the afternoon session and was still on the stand when court recessed for the day

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The defense continued its case on Wednesday.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  On Monday morning, a jury was empanelled at the Federal Courthouse in Des Moines Iowa.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  The trial of former Ottumwa Transit Authority Director Pam War is scheduled to being at 9 a.m. at the Federal Courthouse in Des Moines.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The defense filed an uncontested motion last month that argued the number of documents needing review prohibited a March trial date.

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 30, 2013  It looks like the interium boss of the Ottumwa Transit Authority will become the new boss.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Ottumwa Transit Director applicants will be interviewed Friday

Friday, January 18, 2013  There are about 30 candidates for the transit director position.

Monday, December 10, 2012  After Diane Gawronski resigned as Ottumwa Transit Director, the city is now looking for someone to fill the position

Friday, December 07, 2012  Diane Gawronski, Executive Director of Ottumwa Transit, has resigned.

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.