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Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Ottumwa High School will be hosting events with parents and seniors to prepare them for student loan and grant applications.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Political stakes rise in fight over student loans as both sides see chance to show priorities

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters

Monday, February 20, 2012  Obama pushes the question: What are students, taxpayers getting for their college dollars?

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The Kirksville Area Technical Center has receiveda two-year extension from the federal government, which prevents them from switching over their accounting system.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  College prices up again as public universities pass state budget cuts on to customers

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Thanks to health care, banks on verge of losing student lending business

Thursday, May 21, 2009  AP poll: When campus stress goes beyond a case of the blues; students grapple with depression