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Ottumwa lands 2015 Iowa Tourism Conference
OTTUMWA — It takes two southeast Iowa communities to yank the opportunity to host the Iowa Tourism Conference from Des Moines. Ottumwa Area Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director Mark Eckman was stunned by how quickly the Iowa Tourism Offi
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County to learn about disaster declarations
OTTUMWA — The county is a step closer to finding out if they'll be getting money from the federal government. "FEMA was here last week, doing a damage assessment," said Wapello County Engineer Brian Moore during a meeting of the Wapello County Board
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Locals want to help Oklahoma emergency crews will report specific needs soon
OTTUMWA — The sound of the telephone ringing is evidence to Julie Smithart that residents of Wapello County do care. The tornado damage to lives and property in Oklahoma has brought out the best in people, said Smithart, an AmeriCorps volunteer assig
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Barber shows no signs of cutting career short
OTTUMWA -- Darrell Smith's hands are steady and sure as he picks up his clippers and straight razor to begin his first haircut and shave of the day. Smith, 88, has cut hair for 62 years and has owned Smitty's Barber Shop on Albia Road for the past 58
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Making memories on stage -- and off
OTTUMWA -- Sold-out shows last year inspired Bridge View Center management to continue finding high-quality acts, they announced Monday. The venue's executive director, Larry Gawronski, said last year, booking good, expensive shows was a "leap of f
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Photos: Aftermath of massive tornado in Moore
Storm victims were pulled from the rubble and residents began surveying the damage late Monday and early Tuesday in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, where a powerful tornado destroyed entire neighborhoods and left dozens dead.
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Where to get the best deal on beer, haircuts, movies
Looking for a good deal on a six-pack of beer? Try Charlotte. A haircut that won't burn a hole in your wallet? Harlingen, Texas, is your best bet. A trip to the movies? Hilo, Hawaii, is supposed to be nice this time of year.
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VIDEO: Tornado survivor's missing dog found during TV interview
Barbara Garcia was being interviewed by CBS News about how she survived the destruction of her home to Monday's massive tornado in Moore, when the dog she feared dead was suddenly discovered alive in the rubble of her home.
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Okla. front pages capture tornado aftermath
View how several Oklahoma newspapers covered Monday's massive tornado in Moore. Please note that officials revised the death toll downward early Tuesday morning after some papers were printed, but it is expected to climb again as recovery efforts continue.
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Corn planting soars on break in the weather
The percentage of corn planted in Iowa grew by more than 50 percentage points last week with what experts called the first really good week of weather for farmers.
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Davis County youth track meet set
The third annual Davis County youth track meet for ages seven through 18 will take place June 1 at Davis County High School. The meet will feature events like the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, hurdle events and more. The cost is $5 per athlete
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Area golfers qualify for state
OTTUMWA — Albia's Cassie Crall and Oskaloosa's Kathryn Wilson both earned berths to their state golf tournaments at their regionals Monday. Crall shot a 93 and tied for fourth in a Class 3A Lakeview Golf and Country Club in Chariton. "We are thrilled
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Big weekend of action on tap
Hello race fans and welcome to another edition of The Pit Stop. This weekend is the first holiday weekend during the racing season and with it brings some great racing action. The Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa kicks off the week of racing tomor
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Albia 4x400 becomes first boys state track champ; CV's Busch defends 800 title
DES MOINES - It had probably never been said before. Or at least, it hadn't held up as remaining true to the end. But as he watched teammate Alex Schultz race down the backstretch of Drake Stadium with a big lead on the rest of the field on the final
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Saturday's State Track and Field Results
TRACK STATE FINALS Girls Sprint Medley Finals 2A - EBF (Sadie Baugher, McKinley Moore, Tasha Alexander, Karlie Taylor) (Finished seventh in a time of 1:53.37). 3A - Fairfield (McKenzie McClure, Erin Thompson, Cierra Bielinski, Jessica Lamb) (Finished
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Davis County youth track meet set
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