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Monday, June 03, 2013  The 450-pound statue was repaired in Nebraska after being damaged last year.

Monday, April 01, 2013  There was no decision on a change of venue for the second murder trial of Seth Techel.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The jury remained deadlocked after four days, resulting in a mistrial.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Families throughout southeast Iowa gathered at the Wapello County Courthouse Saturday, to celebrate and take part in National Adoption Day.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Thousands of kids in the United States are waiting to be adopted every year.

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

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The Wapello County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday evening to have a Omaha based company repair the Chief Wapello statue at a cost of $22,900.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Chief Wapello suffered a tumble during the thunderstorms about 10 days ago and he is being held at an undislosed location.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Tuesday is primary election day and voters in Iowa will be choosing which candidates they would like to see on the ballot in November.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Fewer staff members and shorter hours in county court offices hurts productivity.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Morning results forecast low voter turnout for school board elections.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Heartland History 101 looks at the Wapello County Courthouse.

Monday, November 03, 2008  The Ottumwa candidate officially cast her ballot Monday afternoon at the Wapello County Courthouse.