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Monday, April 22, 2013  Now that the flood stage is back to normal, the county will work on repairing damaged roads and bridges.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A boil order issued last week for flooded areas south of Ottumwa has been lifted.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Water levels are settling down in The Des Moines River.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Heavy rains throughout southeast Iowa have forced parts of the Des Moines River over its banks.

Monday, March 21, 2011  Warmer temperatures raise concerns about flooding near Ottumwa.

Monday, September 13, 2010  The levee underwent some erosion because of the pumps. Work will be done so the road will not need to be tore up again for pumps.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Vehicles become stuck as some roads became impassable in Friday afternoon's storms.

Saturday, August 14, 2010  The river has dropped more than four feet in three days even with the rains Friday.

Friday, August 13, 2010  Parts of Main Street in Ottumwa became impassable with fast rising water.

Thursday, August 12, 2010  Water levels on the Des Moines River at Ottumwa are falling after a 20.04 ft crest on Wednesday, August 11th.   The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is forecasting lowering levels over the next few days.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  The effects of recent heavy rains north of the Heartland are now being felt in Ottumwa.

Sunday, June 13, 2010  Flooding is causing some problems for residents along the Des Moines River in Ottumwa.

Sunday, March 08, 2009  Heavy rains Saturday night caused flooding in some parts of the Heartland.