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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The annual event kicked off April 28th and ended on May 4th. Volunteers helped picked up trash at sites around town.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Christian Community Food Depot has volunteers who pick up bread from local stores for their food pantry.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Job Corps students took to Ottumwa's parks Friday to pick up trash and litter.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  In honor of National Volunteer Week, organizers at United Way of Wapello County are reaching out to people with an innovative “Virtual Volunteer Fair” where that will inspire you to get involved in the community with the click of a mouse.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hospice of Northeast Missouri thanks its volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  A community garden is underway to help provide fresh produce to the hungry.

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

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Dozens of people gathered at the Fairfeld Arts and Convention Center for an entertaining, yet informative presentation about what's still on the to-do-list before the big bike ride in July.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The second day of demolition began inside the upcoming marketplace in downtown Ottumwa.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Community garden project will decrease the number of food insecure in Wapello County.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Blakesburg Lions Club hosts its monthly community breakfast, which raises money to help cover the costs of various medical expenses for people struggling financially.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Missouri administrators gathered together to discuss emergency preparedness.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The United Way of Wapello County is looking for volunteers to help with a Hunger in America study to be conducted this spring.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  Over 1,000 Truman State University students took the streets of Kirksville Saturday morning.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The United Way of Wapello County has announced its campaign results for 2012.