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1 hour, 15 minutes ago  The entire 300 block of Main Street will be revitalized.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Job Corps, the SKILLS Act and other issues were discussed at a roundtable meeting on Monday.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Ottumwa Superintendent Davis Eidahl spoke on the uniqueness of the district and the different stories and backgrounds that come with each student.

Monday, March 04, 2013  An improved broadband network could put Ottumwa on even footing with the rest of the state.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Last week, members of the Ottumwa community received data from the latest Laborshed Analysis conducted in our area.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The group is fairly new to Ottumwa and is sponsored by the Ottumwa Economic Development Organization.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The survey includes a few questions on your internet provider, speed and satisfaction.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Ottumwa is currently in the early stages of a fiber optics and broadband project.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Tortilleria Los Twins opened in March of 2012 and gained national attention when it was featured in The Wall Street Journal

Monday, November 19, 2012  Fiber optics and broadband could be the technology of the future for Ottumwa.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The study will benefit exisiting businesses and attract new business to Ottumwa.

Friday, November 02, 2012  The Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation (OEDC) has a new tool to help retain and attract new businesses to Ottumwa.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Market on Main will encompass everything southeast Iowa and celebrate local agriculture and economic development

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A historic memento is now displayed in the Wapello County Courthouse.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The restaurant was open one day and closed the next, leaving many wondering what happened.