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All CategoriesOttumwa leadership academy will teach citizens how to make things happenThe hope behind an Ottumwa leadership academy is the graduates will learn who to call, where to go or what to do when one of their stakeholders needs help. Read more...In search of the perfect Valentine's Day giftValentine’s Day brings about a challenge — finding the perfect gift for that special guy. Follow these ideas from local retailers and you'll find... Read more...Ottumwa school board to vote on diploma agreement with Job CorpsStudents from cities around Iowa may end up with a diploma from the Ottumwa school district — and that, said educators, is good for Ottumwa. Read more...Second round of Ottumwa budget review beginsCity officials will begin round two of reviewing the city’s 2012-13 budget on Monday. Read more...Important Information About Iowa Tax Formsfrom:Ottumwa Public LibraryIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT IOWA TAX FORMS The Iowa Department of Revenue has announced it will not send Iowa Tax Forms to libraries starting this year. The Iowa Department of... Read more...Prosecutor drops charges against Keokuk Co. SheriffThere was enough evidence to proceed in the drunken driving case but prosecutors didn't think they could get a conviction, in part due to Sheriff Jeff Shipley's... Read more...Ottumwa makes Blue Zone finalist listA total of 11 cities will now vie to become demonstration sites this spring as part of the state's health initiative. Read more...Ottumwa Community honors Steve Banyas for his selfless serviceThe Gene Schultz Community Service Award is the highest award presented by the Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognizes individuals for outstanding... Read more...Wapello County Supervisors may vote soon on salary increasesThe compensation board has analyzed information and tried to consider an across-the-board raise. They may be able to make a decision in the coming week. Read more...One-day class could help businesses get startedWhen an organization wants to improve conditions in southeast Iowa, teaching new entrepreneurs how to start a business just makes sense. Read more...Basketball Feature Video: Check out game highlights, interviews, locker-room ran...from:Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa CampusBasketball Feature Video: Check out game highlights, interviews, locker-room rant, jazz band, cheerleaders, and more! http://ihcc.us/ysF96i Read more...Kids learn on high-tech ‘chalkboard’Kids like a concept they can hold in their hands. Maybe that’s why the computer-driven white boards at the front of the classroom are becoming so popular. Read more...Lazy river, electronic records on top of list for Ottumwa City CouncilThe Ottumwa City Council and Mayor Frank Flanders voted on their top six priorities for the city to be accomplished in the next two years. Read more...City council hears from high school studentsOttumwa High School students voiced their concerns about the city and what they would like to see change in their Wednesday government class. Read more...Gothic House listed in Lonely Planet guideThe new guide listing 10 places to "put yourself in the picture" includes only one U.S. location, and it's in Wapello County. Read more...Police arrest Evans student for harassmentThe student is accused of harassing at least 21 people at the middle school in Ottumwa. Read more...Eddyville looks for alternative to Mediacom lease agreementEddyville City Council members began looking into other options for Internet/phone/cable television service this week while reviewing a lease agreement renewal with Mediacom. Read more...Plans this evening? Join us as the IHCC Drama Club presents two student directed...from:Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa CampusPlans this evening? Join us as the IHCC Drama Club presents two student directed productions tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m., in St. John Auditorium, Ottumwa (Main Campus).... Read more...Ottumwa is desperate for new doctorsBetween primary care and specialists, Ottumwa Regional Health Center is looking to fill 18 doctor positions this year. Read more...Giving residents a voice through Community Conversations programThe United Way of Wapello County wants to hear what Ottumwans have to say about life in Ottumwa. Read more...Ottumwa City Council approves North Fire Station remodelThe Council also approved the purchase of a new mower, the Wildwood Drive Reconstruction Project and issuance of capital loan notes. Read more...IC&E won’t allow rail-yard detour during bridge renovationThe use of the IC&E rail yards for traffic when the Quincy Street Bridge is closed for repairs won’t be possible. Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...No Mark Upon Her by Deborah Crombiefrom:Ottumwa Public Library[[isbnex:0061990612|No Mark Upon Her]] Deborah Crombie Read more...Left for Dead by J.A. Jancefrom:Ottumwa Public Library[[isbnex:1451628587|Left For Dead]] J.A. Jance Read more...Kill Shot by Vince Flynnfrom:Ottumwa Public Library[[isbnex:1416595201|Kill Shot]] Vince Flynn Read more...Catch Me by Lisa Gardnerfrom:Ottumwa Public Library[[isbnex:0525952764|Catch Me]] Lisa Gardner Read more...New flooding definitions take effect in MarchThe changes are less dramatic than those previously suggested by the National Weather Service. Read more...‘Not kid stuff’Over the next eight weeks, citizens will be shown “what Ottumwa’s really like,” Police Chief Jim Clark says. Read more...2011: A good year for local policeThe Ottumwa Police Department had a good year in 2011, as reported crimes decreased, operations were streamlined and the department received more than $817,000 in grants. Read more...Bow hunters pare down Ottumwa deer numbersLocal bow hunters harvested 66 deer during the four-month bow hunting season in Ottumwa. Read more...IHCC basketball matchup at Vincennes University on Tuesday, starts at 6PM CST fo...from:Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa CampusIHCC basketball matchup at Vincennes University on Tuesday, starts at 6PM CST for those interested in listening! http://ihcc.us/wGT8xk It'll be a good one! Read more...Ottumwa scouts launch new ventureVenture Scouting is the fastest-growing branch of Boy Scouts, but it may also be the least known. Read more...Special thanks to everyone who helped make the 2012 Baseball Banquet a great suc...from:Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa CampusSpecial thanks to everyone who helped make the 2012 Baseball Banquet a great success! With your help, close to $5000 was raised to support Falcon Baseball! We look forward to... Read more...Today begins “National School Counseling Week.” We want to remind you that IHCC...from:Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa CampusToday begins “National School Counseling Week.” We want to remind you that IHCC counselors and advising staff are here for YOU. Visit us soon:... Read more...Study Abroad in Salamanca, Spain: May 18 – June 2, 2012! Hear more about this am...from:Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa CampusStudy Abroad in Salamanca, Spain: May 18 – June 2, 2012! Hear more about this amazing excursion: http://ihcc.us/ABV6dx Read more...Change of command in the 833rdCapt. Kiel C. Archer assumed command of the 833rd Engineer Company Saturday morning, relieving Capt. Randy E. Hartley of his duties. Read more...A political dialogueFour area legislators fielded questions at Bridge View Center Saturday morning as part of the League of Women Voters of Ottumwa’s first of three legislative... Read more...A wake up call for a healthy changeMany of us offer resolutions at the beginning of the new year, hoping to change something in our lives. But when it’s a matter of life or death, the incentive to... Read more...Congratulations to Nichole and Dan Stabile on the birth of their new baby girl,...from:Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa CampusCongratulations to Nichole and Dan Stabile on the birth of their new baby girl, Charlotte Kathleen Stabile! Born: 02/03/2012, at 11:18p, 20" tall, 7 lbs., 7 oz. Nichole... Read more...Out of the chute: Bullriders of America finals come to OttumwaOver two nights, the best riders in the Bullriders of America face off against hand-selected, well-known bulls. This is the culmination of the 2011 riding season for the BOA, a... Read more...Planning for the futureThe council will first look at the goals the previous council established at the same session in 2010 to see what has been completed, what is still ongoing and what has been... Read more...Kohl's project moving forwardAs part of the development agreement with Kohl’s, the city needs to complete the Wildwood Drive Reconstruction Project by Sept. 1. The City Council will hold a... Read more...Kids ask other kids not to bullyDalton Prasch and his study partner, Matthew Kelley, were looking up slogans for a class project on bullying. The script that Laura Allen’s fifth-graders came up... Read more...Supervisors to look into using rail yards for trafficThe Wapello County Supervisors will discuss using the I.C.&E. rail yards for traffic when the Quincy Street Bridge is closed for repair next summer. Supervisor... Read more...House to debate bill outlawing traffic camerasOttumwa’s downtown surveillance cameras would not be affected by a bill headed to the Iowa House focused on banning automated cameras to enforce traffic laws.... Read more...Accused teens will remain under state supervisionFred Kirfman and Troi Milstead have been released from juvenile detention, but a judge has ordered them to remain in a shelter run by the Iowa Department of Human Services. Read more...More deer taken in Ottumwa's 2011-12 bow seasonThe rise from the previous season was by more than one-third and brought the total number of deer harvested in seven seasons to 612. Read more...Staying inside the new linesRedistricting of Iowa’s House and Senate Districts has shuffled around some local representatives, some very drastically. Read more...More than Ashton’s brotherMichael Kutcher, actor Ashton Kutcher's twin brother, had a lot of wisdom to share with Ottumwa High School students Thursday. Read more... |
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