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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  In the United States, about 4,000 people die from drowning each year, meaning nearly 10 people die a day from drowning

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Parks and Rec Department is still looking for funding for the project.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Aquatic Center will soon be hiring for summer positions.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Kirksville's Aquatic Center is undergoing renovations.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The goal is to break ground in the spring.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The spotted brothers are introducing new genes to the endangered species' captive population because unlike most zoo babies, their father was born in the wild.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The project should be completed in 2014.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The City of Ottumwa is putting rumors to rest concerning snakes being found in the indoor pool at the Beach Ottumwa.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  The 7th annual Doggie Luau took place Saturday afternoon at the Brasher Park Wading Pool.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Some Heartland families had some summer fun in the pool as the Kirksville Aquatic center held Dollar Day.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, June 18, 2012  'Can we all get along?': Rodney King, whose 1991 beating sparked Los Angeles race riots, dies at 47

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Memorial Day weekend kicks off the opening of many pools.

Monday, May 07, 2012