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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Wapello County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday evening discussing the next steps in the transition from a county-based mental health delivery system to a regional system consisting of three regions.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Construction is set to begin in 2014

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Residents around Batavia and Eldon are not happy about a 5,000 hog confinement that someone attained permits for.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Chief Wapello should be making his way back to Ottumwa in the spring

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Wapello, Davis and Appanoose Counties have plans to join together in a three-county region if approved by Department of Health Services.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Effective as of January 28 and expected to end June 30, 2013

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Wapello County Supervisors in bonding process with most of the funds gonig towards paving county roads

Friday, December 28, 2012  Local Democrat speaks about the fast approaching Fiscal Cliff deadline

Saturday, December 22, 2012  In Iowa, mental health reform is going to be a big topic of conversation when the Iowa General Assembly convenes in January.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Wapello County Supervisors met Tuesday morning to amend the budget.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Wapello County Supervisors wanting out of RUSS agreed to arbitration with RUSS' attorney

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The new communications tower will be erect by January 30

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The Wapello County Board of Supervisors and supervisors from other Iowa counties are concerned about the state's plan to go forward with mental health reform.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  Chief Wapello goes on tour and makes a stop at the American Gothic House on Saturday

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The Wapello County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday evening to have a Omaha based company repair the Chief Wapello statue at a cost of $22,900.