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Ottumwa Holiday Shopping Guide - Black Friday deals and Ottumwa Malls and Outlets


Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more challenging. We’ve put...

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EarthTalk: Fashion's footprint

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Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the environment.  --...

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Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Wapello County


The reports of Swine Flu in Iowa (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the outbreak.
This...

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An Invitation to our Ottumwa Community: BLOG ON!


Since this site is all about Ottumwa, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Find Iowa Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Iowa haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Iowa corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Back to School for Ottumwa - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Ottumwa! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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LT. Governor Judge Honors Volunteers At Awards Ceremony In Ottumwa

Ottumwa,IA---August 7, 2009, Lt. Governor Patty Judge honored 102 community volunteers and organizations in Ottumwa at the Governor’s Volunteer Awards Ceremony.
“Volunteers...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Ottumwa organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Ottumwa is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Ottumwa

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Ottumwa area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Iowa’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...

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