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Saturday, May 18, 2013  People brought their shovels and paint-brushes to the Fairfield Loop Trail to help clean-up and revamp the area, which attracts a lot of tourists and residents this time of year.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Construction on the Market St. Bridge will start in the next year or two

Saturday, January 12, 2013  For the 8th year, nature lovers came together on a cold winter morning to witness one of nature's most majestic birds.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A trail system in Monroe County has been in discussion for several years and Tuesday Congressman Loebsack met with community members to discuss the first steps that need to be taken to get funding.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The annual Eagle Watch will be Saturday January 12 at the Bridge View Center

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The search giant now has brought its all-seeing eyes — mounted for the first time on a backpack — down into the Grand Canyon.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  'Run to Fund' was a run/walk on Saturday morning to benefit the Ottumwa Trails Council

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Ottumwa Sculpture Trail sculptures were  unveiled on Saturday

Friday, August 03, 2012  The idea is the brainstorm of the current Kirksville Leadership Institute class.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Ottumwa Trails Council is working on a new project

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  The Ottumwa City Council will discuss constructing a mountain bike trail in Memorial Park at Tuesday's meeting.

Monday, May 07, 2012  17-year-old of Dylan Coffman helps out his grandfather on the family cattle farm. He is this week's Ag Kid.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Eight mile long Rathbun Lake North Shore Trail now complete

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  New solar panel lights were revealed at a cermoney held at the Ottumwa John Deere factory Wednesday.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  Volunteers clear underbrush in preparation for a new trail at Thousand Hills State Park.