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Sunday, March 31, 2013  Hotel Ottumwa played host to over 400 guests for Easter brunch today. The hotel was packed with families, and we caught up with a few who told us about their long standing easter traditions.

Friday, March 08, 2013  If you know someone how has had a farm in the family for a long time, this award might be for them.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Planned 'traditional' prom barring gays raises questions about tolerance in small Indiana city

Friday, February 01, 2013  Albia is known as Iowa's Christmas Town, and the community is looking to make this year's holiday season the best yet.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  We are just a few days away from Christmas. But how did it become the holiday that we know today?

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A group of Republicans, both inside and outside Iowa, are looking to get rid of or amend a political tradition in the Hawkeye State.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Nielsen: Fewer people get traditional TV service, but still use televisions

Thursday, August 16, 2012  DC police chief credits guard with preventing potentially deadly shooting at group's offices

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Today's brides are choosing to follow or not to follow wedding traditions

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, December 23, 2011  Holiday tradition means an elaborate train display at Everybody's Whole Foods.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for July 11, we talk about a possible repeal of the "light bulb ban."

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  The Keokuk County sheriff will be carrying a memorial with him every day on the job: a handgun ordered by Deputy Sergeant Eric Stein before he was killed in the line of duty.

Monday, December 27, 2010  The first baby boomers get set to turn 65 with their retirement security in jeopardy.

Saturday, December 25, 2010  Pope on Christmas tells Catholics in China to have courage facing limits on religious freedom