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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

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

Monday, November 26, 2012  Cost of everything mentioned in '12 Days of Christmas' tops $107,000; swans most expensive

Monday, October 22, 2012  The changes follow an accidental drowning death at the lake this summer.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Going for a swim is a quick and easy way to keep cool this summer.

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

Sunday, May 13, 2012  It's swimming time at the Long Branch State Park beach.

Monday, July 25, 2011  There's nothing like a cool dip in the pool on a hot summer day.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Area residents made a splash at the Kirksville Aquatic Center Tuesday in hopes of setting a new record for the World's Largest Swimming Lesson.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  The Kirksville Aquatic Center is working with other aquatic facilities around the globe to help break the record for the world’s largest swimming lesson.

Sunday, June 05, 2011  The Kirksville Aquatic Center's outdoor pool has been open for a week now and so far, so good!

Friday, September 03, 2010  The Beach Ottumwa is holding their annual Doggie Paddle Monday evening to help the Heartland Humane Society. Admission of a bag of dog food.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  The Kirksville Aquatic Center closes the outdoor pool after Tuesday.

Friday, July 23, 2010  Members of the "YES" Program work to spruce up Kirksville parks.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.