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Bridge work will close trails section
The closure of the trails between Black Lake and Mary Street is expected to remain in effect through November.
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PHOTOS: Fire and Ice — Raising funds for smoke detectors
Cooper Chickering, 3, of Ottumwa, enjoys the “ice” part of the “Fire and Ice” event, while Ottumwa Master Firefighter Bill Keith shows a crowd the “fire” part of the fundraiser, which raises money to buy smoke detectors for Ottumwans who need them.
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Ottumwa schools toughen Internet policy
This week, the Ottumwa school board adopted a new policy for Internet use in the district. The new policy fits with The Children’s Internet Protection Act, a federal regulation tied to government funding.
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‘A peek behind the curtains:’ Weekend events gear community to check out trails, downtown
This weekend's events to benefit the trails and educate the community of what’s new and changing downtown include the annual Tips for Trails at the Tom Tom Tap and the mediathon to raise money for the Wapello County Trails Council.
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Eisenhower bridge repair in the works
Insurance companies are still hammering out final reimbursements after a truck hauling a wide-load wind turbine struck the Eisenhower Pedestrian Bridge in April 2011. The city also finalized severing ties with Centerplace and blasts the company's management of Bridge View Center.
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Bridge work will close trails section
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Report says Midwest storm frequency increasing
A new report suggests Iowa is seeing more rain more frequently, a situation that could set the region up for more flooding.
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'Seig Heil' shout stuns N.H. legislature
Debate over a voter identification bill was sidetracked when one member of the New Hampshire House yelled "seig heil," a phrase associated with Nazi Germany, while in the chambers.
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Deere announces record quarterly earnings
The company, one of Ottumwa's major employers, believes the market will remain strong in the near future.
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Edouard trial continued, no new date
The trial's delay comes after an April motion to amend the trial information and a failed January bid by the defense to dismiss the charges.
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Accident sends one to the hospital
The accident took place Tuesday afternoon and remains under investigation.
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A Not-So-Family Tradition: Kincart headed to Hawkeyes
For the most part, Will Kincart is following in his father’s footsteps.
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Jeff Kincart played at Iowa State University and lettered for the Cyclones in 1980. Like his father, Will is looking to make it as a major college football player next fall. -
Phommachack follows legend, leads Ottumwa net team
It’s never easy to replace a legend — especially one who has coached for decades and has a tennis court named after him.
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Warriors in three-way tie after first round at national tourney
It’s not always how you start, it’s how you finish.
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IHCC’s Michael Haynes headed to Iona
Oklahoma, Drake, Hawaii, Central Michigan, and now — Iona.
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Ottumwa athletes honored at ‘A’ Club Banquet
Ben Kramer and Kelsey Nickerson were named outstanding female and male athletes of the year Tuesday at the annual Ottumwa High School “A” Club Honors Banquet.
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The two athletes were picked out of a handful of nominees that were voted on by Ottumwa High coaches.
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A Not-So-Family Tradition: Kincart headed to Hawkeyes
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