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Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Several years ago, the city put the ban into place after several incidents happened, including in August of 2002 when 21-month-old Charlee Shepherd was killed by a pit bull.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Ban or restrictions?

Saturday, April 16, 2011  A girl has been hospitalized after being attacked by two dogs in rural Akron.

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Pit Bull regulations that will go into effect in Kirksville on April 1st has many pit bull owners wondering "why us?"

Thursday, March 03, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, August 30, 2010  The Kirksville City Council is discussing an ordinance banning pit bulls from city limits.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  KTVO spoke with one Ottumwa resident who is in favor of removing the ban on pit bulls in the city limits.

Monday, July 12, 2010  The Ottumwa City Council listened to feeback regarding the ban on pit bulls.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Number of violations are up to 21 this year.

Friday, July 09, 2010  Council will hear from proponents of pit bulls on Monday.