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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Ottumwa Public Library offers prizes and events to get kids reading this summer.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Organizers say they are impressed with the outpouring of items people in the community have donated. Volunteers from the Ottumwa Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are staying busy sorting all the books, CDs, DVDs, games, etc.

Saturday, April 20, 2013 

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Michigan-based author Bill Jamerson sang and told stories before an audience interested in the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  OJ Fargo presented at the Ottumwa Public Library as a Civil War soldier.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Officials and board members address attendees and the media on their 2012 accomplishments.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  A grant awarded to the Macon Public Library will help advance Missouri reading programs.

Saturday, January 26, 2013 

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Magazines can now be digitially downloaded to tablets or computers.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Heartland readers get a great deal on books at a book sale in the Adair County Library.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  Local author Linda Hoff Clement has a book signing at the Macon Public Library.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Brian "Fox" Ellis performs at local library.

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

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Layton Zbornik jams out at Ottumwa Public Library on Tuesday