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Monday, July 30, 2012  Ottumwa Blue Zones Committee is currently in the process of resubmitting their application

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Ottumwa Blue Zones is low on community engagement. Committee urges everyone to make their Blue Zones' pledge

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, November 25, 2011  The Lee County Board of Supervisors will not be saying the Pledge of Allegiance when opening their meetings, at least for now.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  The Northeast Region Coalition for Roadway Safety and its partners will be in Kahoka at the Clark County Indians versus Scotland County Tigers football game to encourage students to take the pledge to "Not Text and Drive".

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  A second no to Bob Vander Plaats.

Friday, April 15, 2011  The 20th Annual Walk for Life will be held Saturday morning at the Quincy Place Mall in Ottumwa.

Sunday, September 26, 2010  Georgia megachurch pastor pledges to fight sex allegations, says he'll be back to lead his church

Thursday, September 23, 2010  UPDATED with video. Pushing toward big gains on Nov. 2, House Republicans promised to end a slew of Democratic policies and restore Americans' trust in government as they rolled out a campaign manifesto.

Sunday, April 04, 2010  Ottumwa stores went 30 for 30 last month on not selling tobacco products to minors.

Saturday, February 27, 2010  The U.S. pledged to help Chile after a powerful earthquake struck Saturday and kept watch on a tsunami heading for Hawaii.

Monday, August 10, 2009  Obama, leaders of Mexico, Canada pledge aggressive action on economic recovery

Wednesday, April 01, 2009  PROMISES, PROMISES: Tobacco tax soars despite Obama pledge to avoid most tax increases.