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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  State resources will also be to these counties and officials will seek federal aid to repair roads and bridges.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Gov. Branstad made the proclamation Tuesday.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Now that the flood stage is back to normal, the county will work on repairing damaged roads and bridges.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The City of Fairfield is planning major repairs to their failing sanitary sewer system.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  MoDOT kicked off their pothole repair initiative, one that aggressively tackles potholes, to keep roadways smooth and safe for motorists.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Report: Schools in such disrepair, updating them would cost $542 billion over next decade

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  There will be a public hearing Tuesday evening to approve the plans for the East Maple Street reconstruction in Ottumwa

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Chief Wapello should be making his way back to Ottumwa in the spring

Monday, January 28, 2013  Adair County Commission hires a local company for repairs.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Since 1996, officials with Wapello County have been working on getting the old Chillicothe bridge replaced, and as of Wednesday, the new multimillion dollar project is somewhat complete.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Airport and Transportation Commission met at Kirksville City Hall on Tuesday to discuss the city's public works.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The project adds money to the grant, as well as repairs the roof of the building.

Monday, October 15, 2012  City of Ottumwa plans to take legal action against Van Hauen and Associates of Grimes for work done on Phase 1 of the South Ottumwa Sanitary Sewer Separation Project.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Six bridges complete while more could be put on hold.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Bridge will be closed for most of the day Monday.