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Thursday, May 09, 2013  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin is announcing nearly $1.2 million in funding.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Enrollment is back on at the Ottumwa Job Corps center and centers like it around the country.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The enrollment freeze at Job Corps centers across the country may be lifted.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds isn't ruling out a possible Senate run.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Harkin said it would allow a new generation of Democrats to seek higher office.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Senator Tom Harkin and the City of Ottumwa informed KTVO Tuesday that the city has been awarded at $12 million grant.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is joining other governors in their support of federal legislation requiring online businesses to pay state sales taxes.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Some big names were in Ottumwa Friday as the new Ottumwa Job Corps Center was officially dedicated.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Two top Democratic strategists are downplaying polls that suggest Republicans have an edge heading into November's midterm election.

Monday, May 31, 2010  Senator Tom Harkin is asking Iowans to join him in honoring fallen members of the U.S. military.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010  The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which includes No Child Left Behind is up for renewal and Senator Harkin wants your input.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009  Senator Tom Harkin reflects on the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Friday, April 17, 2009  Senator Tom Harkin announced that $28.7 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Economic Recovery Package, has been allocated for the Burlington Bridge.