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Monday, April 22, 2013  Douma Elementary needs to be renovated before it's ready for students in 2014.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  The new Ottumwa elementary school is set to open its doors in August

Friday, February 24, 2012  Jump 2012 is Sat. Feb. 24 at the Quincy Place Mall from 11-1. Kids in grades 2-5 are all invited to participate

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Ottumwa City Council met Tuesday evening

Friday, January 20, 2012  Dizzy the Clown presents her SKATE program to area schools.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  New elementary school means the closing of three other Ottumwa schools.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Comfort Keepers is collecting non-perishable food items throughout the month of September, 2011.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  A list of the winners.

Friday, June 05, 2009  The scholarship can ultimately be worth seven thousand dollars.

Thursday, May 07, 2009  An Ottumwa park hasn't just been a place of play lately; it's been a place of crime.