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Today at 1:44 PM  Darrall Smith owns Smitty's Barber Shop in Ottumwa and has been cutting hair and shaving for 62 years

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A handful of organizations and developers around Ottumwa have been working hard to renovate and revamp the city’s downtown. They got to show off all their hard work and progress to the community at the 5th annual Upstairs Downtown event.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Ragbrai T-shirts are now officially on sale and it's more than just a T-shirt, it's a coupon!

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Three and four-year-old students planted flowers to give back to their school.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The tiny house is the size of a college dorm room, but is fully-functional and houses an entire family.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas

Monday, May 13, 2013  Recently the Missouri Department of Transportation released its draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan to improve Missouri highways.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A great event for tree farmers and ethusiasts will be held at the end of May.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

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.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

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  Kirksville man allegedly made the statement that he was going to shoot and kill workers at the Ortech plant.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A northeast Missouri man is accused of threatening to blow up a Kirksville factory and to shoot and kill multiple employees. The story has been updated to include a link to the probable cause statement.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center hosted "Proud to Be a Democrat" potluck. Democratic leaders from Iowa critcized Gov. Branstads heathcare plan, and discussed the 2014 elections.