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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  294 kids at Pekin Community Schools got out of class for an assembly today where they were congratulated for planting nearly 130 trees.

Friday, April 26, 2013  As a way to celebrate this arbor day,the city of Kirksville planted trees at Forest Llewellyn Cemetery Friday.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Volunteers plant trees in Chautauqua Park for the Hometown Rewards Program to help reduce Fairfield's energy use.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  “Operation Relief Residential Tree Program” is a collaborative project the City of Ottumwa has with Alliant Energy and the D-N-R to encourage residents to plant trees.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Trees typically have the ability to bounce back from damage.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The salt that's applied to the roadways migrates to tree roots and causes stunted growth and severe decline in tree health.

Friday, December 28, 2012  With the holidays coming to an end, many residents in Ottumwa are going to be taking down their decorations, and that includes Christmas Trees.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The Tree Reforestation Committee formed to help plant more trees in Ottumwa especially for residents that lost trees in the streets and sewer project.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  A lady, near Ottumwa, has been decorating trees for the holidays for more than 26 years.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Pennsylvania Place will be transformed into a winter wonderland this weekend for the 19th annual Festival of Trees.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Tips for saving or replacing drought stricken plants.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  This summer's drought has many Christmas trees dying.

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

Friday, August 31, 2012  Is the drought related to the falling trees?