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Thursday, February 21, 2013  Snow Routes are marked with square blue signs showing a white snowflake.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Ottumwa Public Works Coordinator says the department is ready for whatever mother natures throws at us.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  A lack of snow means less spending from the road use budget.

Saturday, February 05, 2011  Governor Nixon has ordered MoDOT to assist in clearing county roads across the state.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  The City of Kirksville is dealing with the aftermath of Tuesday night's winter weather.

Monday, January 31, 2011  The Missouri Department of Transportation is gearing up for the biggest storm of the year.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  The Ottumwa Public Works Crew has been hard at work making sure the streets are safe to travel on.

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Iowa transportation officials will test  new snow plows this winter.

Monday, March 01, 2010  More snow means more money spent for snow removal.

Monday, February 22, 2010  This winter has caused Ottumwa to already surpass their alloted budget for snow removal.

Monday, January 25, 2010  Residents are reminded that while the Snow Emergency is declared, no parking is allowed on streets designated as “Snow Routes” until the emergency is lifted

Monday, December 01, 2008  Crews have about $235,000 for snow removal in Ottumwa.