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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The City Council unanimously approves second reading of the vet clinic's request to rezoned to a commercial district. Three residents voiced their concerns at the podium.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The hot topic: a proposed "special use permit" for U.S. Cellular to put up a 195-foot cell phone tower on city property located just northeast of the Kellwood subdivision.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The City Council will hold two special meetings this week.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The city of Bloomfield is considering entering into a contract with Rathbun Lake to provide water for the city.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The city of Kirksville is applying for grant money to help pay for the demolition of several unsafe, rundown buildings around town.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  City of Ottumwa is considering changes in how it dismisses city administrators and we compare it to how the City of Kirksville operates.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Ottumwa City Council is making changes the nuisance ordinance for the first time in 52 years.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Political newcomer Glen Moritz and incumbent Richard Detweiler were sworn in to the Kirksville Council this evening.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The vote would change from a simple majority vote to a super majority vote.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Residents have heard train horns sounding in town, even though Fairfield is a Quiet Zone.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The city of Ottumwa has received 13 applications for candidates applying to become the city's new police chief.

Monday, April 01, 2013  During its Study Session, the Kirksville City Council also discussed Kirksville's Comprehensive Plan.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Ottumwa City Officials have not been happy with the EPA's regulations over the past several years

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Candidates discussed the possibility of being on Kirksville City Council at The Candidate Forum.

Monday, March 25, 2013  The Kirksville City Council and School Board took tours of two essential services for our community that are of high economic interest.