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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  There will be multiple trailheads in Memorial Park on both the Elm Street side and Jefferson Street side, so riders will be able to start at a few different places in the park. Signage is posted directing bikers to an easy, intermediate or more difficult biking course.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Officer Kobes was involved in an on-duty accident in January.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Due to heavy rain, the Des Moines River is on the rise and some isolated flooding is occurring.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Wapello County Sheriff Chief Deputy Don Phillips says the cows were stolen sometime during the winter.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The first ever Easter Egg Roll at Our White House will be held in Eldon on Saturday.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Residents around Batavia and Eldon are not happy about a 5,000 hog confinement that someone attained permits for.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  On March 5, voters will once again have the chance to pass the measure, ensuring Eldon receives funding through the program.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The courtroom was packed with family members, friends and member of the media Thursday, anticipating the opening remarks from the state and defense.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Techel is accused of murdering his wife and their unborn child in 2012.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The student council held a blood drive in the school’s library.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office has given over $5,000 worth of smoke alarms to the Ottumwa Fire Department.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The allowable growth rate at four percent would not only benefit school districts, but also property tax owners.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  The fundraiser is very popular with the community, being that all the proceeds go towards the town’s annual Corn Carnival celebration, which is over 100 years old.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  The Wapello County Conservation Board put on the program, teaching people how to construct the rods, which is actually a very popular hobby in northeast Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  In Eldon Saturday, the KD Center hosted a birthday celebration for the painter of “American Gothic,” Grant Wood.