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16 minutes ago  There's only one plot left at the community garden in the Ottumwa Industrial Park.

Yesterday at 11:26 PM  Storm from May 19th leveled a building.

Yesterday at 10:45 PM  City council members listed closely as residents voiced their concerns about such a plant.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Over 80 students received their diplomas today as their family, friends and loved ones cheered them on.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The graduating class consisted of 108 men, 68 women, students from 30 states and 7 countries represented.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A national animal welfare group has donated $50,000 to a University of Missouri training academy to help rural law enforcement investigators attend anti-cruelty workshops.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The sign up will begin May 20th and farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general signup.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Graduation season significantly influence Kirksville's economic growth and as Truman State University and A.T. Still University students invite their families and loved ones to see them walk across the stage, it helps advance the city's economic development.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Training took place Friday morning on the Indian Hills Campus in Ottumwa.

Friday, May 17, 2013  5th grade students from Eisenhower and Horace Mann Elemenataries got to attend overnight science camp

Friday, May 17, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a spending compromise for Iowa's public universities and other education programs.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  IHCC graduation was on Thursday and it was the largest graduating class

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The sequester will cut jobs and hurt children's chances of succeeding in school.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The research found that teens who spent a lot of time using social media weren't automatically more aware of the larger world they inhabit.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Faculty nominated and hand-picked the recipients for the Outstanding Student Award.