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Saturday, May 18, 2013  A handful of organizations and developers around Ottumwa have been working hard to renovate and revamp the city’s downtown. They got to show off all their hard work and progress to the community at the 5th annual Upstairs Downtown event.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Five buildings will be showcased at Upstairs Downtown this Saturday.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Women's groups hit administration for appealing order lifting age limits on morning-after pill

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Operation Sheriff Reach is a gun advocate group that is trying to get as many signatures on a letter to give to the sheriff

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Vice President Joe Biden to meet Wednesday with gun-safety, victims groups as deadline for proposals looms.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The White House called it a "highly provocative act that threatens regional security."

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Total Choice Shipping is expecting the most business of the year this month.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  How to prepare your home for winter.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The group will meet for volunteer projects and social events throughout the community.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Obama courts demographic groups to build coalition as Romney tries to stick with economy

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

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Police say it's too early to tell the circumstances of why the shooter was at the group's offices.