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Expanding Ottumwa's trail system
OTTUMWA — The Market Street Bridge is a major link in connecting Ottumwa's north side to its south side. The seventh annual Wapello County Trails Council mediathon kicked off Saturday morning with volunteers on the phones taking pledges from the comm
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Searching for the perfect book
A steady stream of people snatched up books, magazines, DVDs and more at the annual Pages for Pennies book sale at Bridge View Center this weekend.
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Staff eager for swimmers Beach Ottumwa improvements
OTTUMWA — When kids talk about the last weeks of school, one subject that often comes up is The Beach Ottumwa. It'll be ready soon, said employees. On Friday, the maintenance staff was installing the fountain heads that shoot water straight up at the
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Mixed reactions to tax reduction
OTTUMWA — During past public forums in Ottumwa, Sen. Mark Chelgren, R-Ottumwa, told voters the state should follow its own laws and make taxes equal across the board. This week, legislators in Des Moines took a first step toward that goal, which is a
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New sports store coming to mall
OTTUMWA — A new tenant is coming to Quincy Place Mall. Lexington Realty International announced Friday afternoon the mall's newest tenant, MC Sports. Construction has already begun, and the store is anticipated to open just in time for back-to-school
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Expanding Ottumwa's trail system
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Kia Optima is a hit with the buying public
When it comes to midsized family sedans, the Kia Optima ranks high on my list for its good looks, economy and value.
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The story behind the viral deer on a bus video
The way bus driver John Porter tells it, some of his co-workers now call him “John Deer.”
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Identity-theft victim jailed on culprit’s warrant
Kurt Millard spent most of last weekend in jail, locked up on another man’s arrest warrant. The 26-year-old resident of Joplin, Mo. could not convince his jailers they had the wrong guy.
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SLIDESHOW: Texas storms damage homes, uproot trees
After a series of tornadoes touched down outside Dallas, residents of many Texas communities are cleaning up.
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VIDEO: Man hands out Abercrombie clothes on Skid Row in bid to shame brand
Anger has mounted online against clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch due to comments made by its chief executive and its strategy of not making women's clothing in any size above large.
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Blue Demon relay team makes history; Centerville's Busch repeats in 800
Albia claimed the first state championship in boys track and field history on Saturday in the final race of the season.
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Seniors send Bulldog boys tennis careers out with Metro title
OTTUMWA — It's not often players get to walk off the court following a win at this time of the year. In fact, if you're a high school tennis player in the state of Iowa, only those competing a the state singles, doubles or team tournament levels get
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On Tap Monday
Girls Golf Class 5A Regional Final Round Ottumwa at Cedar Rapids Washington, 10 a.m. Class 4A Regional Final Round Centerville and Fairfield at Oskaloosa, 10 a.m. Class 3A Regional Final Round Albia at Chariton, 10 a.m. Class 1A Regional Final Round
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On Tap Saturday
Girls and Boys Track State Meet Centerville, Fairfield, Oskaloosa, Albia, Davis County, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, Moravia, North Mahaska, Sigourney, Pekin and Van Buren at Des Moines, 9 a.m. Girls Tennis Class 1A Regional Team Finals Fairfield vs
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Centerville defends distance medley title; Schwartz savors high jump crown
DES MOINES -- No matter how many times they may have dreamed about it, no matter how many times they may have ran the moment through in their minds, nothing prepares an athlete for that special moment when they achieve an accomplishment as special as
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Blue Demon relay team makes history; Centerville's Busch repeats in 800
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