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Declaration of Independence recited in Ottumwa

Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 9:21 p.m. OTTUMWA, IOWA -- The 7th AnnualA Reading of theA Declaration of Independence A in Ottumwa took place on Saturday.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

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New emergency management coordinator to start

Joshua Stevens isn't worried about dealing with potentially stressful situations in his new job.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

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Businesses sponsor Ottumwa fireworks

Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 6:27 p.m. OTTUMWA, IOWA -- On Thursday,A representatives from local companies presented checks to Mayor DaleA Uehling of Ottumwa for the annual fireworks display.

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RAGBRAI housing requests filled for Ottumwa

The Ottumwa RAGBRAI Housing Committee is reporting that all housing requests have been filled.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

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Patching on Ottumwa's 4th Street to begin

The City Public Works Department is advising motorists that crews will be patching on the block of 4th Street, between Market and Court Streets.A This patching project will commence on Monday, July 6 and should be complete by mid-week.A A No parking will be allowed in the westbound lane of that block, on the north side of 4th Street, during the ...

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Jackson pleads guilty to two counts animal cruelty, sanitation

A woman has pleaded guilty to two charges of animal cruelty and one charge of sanitation of premises after authorities discovered she and her adult dependent son, as well as numerous animals, were living in squalid conditions.

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Bloomfield Police seek Ottumwa man

An intensive series of drug busts in Davis County was nearly a clean sweep, however police there are asking for the public to help locate one final suspect.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Ottumwa Courier

Balloons take flight; races start 6 a.m. Saturday

It looked like they were inflating a house. A really big, really colorful house.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

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Drumming to a different beat: Kids beat the heat

The Ottumwa Area Arts Council's Art in the Park continues this week: Today, 12:45-2 p.m. at Memorial Park; Thursday, 10:30-11:45 a.m. at Wildwood Park and 12:45-2 p.m. at Douma School.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

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Fireworks for the Fourth in Ottumwa

The City of Ottumwa has announced that there will be an Independence Day fireworks display on July 4. Eight local businesses have contributed a combined $10,500 to fund what will be one of Ottumwa's largest fireworks displays ever.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

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Letter: Government always wants more

Day after day we read letters to the editor claiming to represent the people of California, demanding that we be taxed more.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

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Salvation army opens cooling center in Ottumwa

The Salvation ArmyA will open a new cooling center, the first of its kind in Ottumwa.

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Ottumwans organize for health care reform

President Barack Obama has issued a call for a day of service geared at reforming health care in America.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Ottumwa Courier

Contestants talk about tradition and pride when asked about the fair

Three young women anxiously sat on stage in gowns, each holding a bouquet of flowers, waiting for the judges to decide which one of them would be named 2009 Wapello County fair queen on Wednesday night.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

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Ottumwa engineers perform river study

Engineers are studying the Des Moines River around Ottumwa in an effort to save taxpayers some money.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

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Fire engulfs Ottumwa garage

Friday, June 19, 2009 at 6:23 p.m. OTTUMWA, IOWA -- Smoke filled the south side of Ottumwa Friday afternoon when a garage erupted in flames.A Larry Bachman of 1112 South Lillian Street was using a cutting torch in this garage when flammable liquids caught fire.

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Ottumwa man killed in motorcycle accident

On the evening of June 18, 2009 at 11:38 pm, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a motorcycle accident in the 400 block of South Madison Avenue.

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Peaceful day for the main attraction

For all the fuss of Gothic Days, the house at the center of the celebration was curiously quiet for much of Saturday morning.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

The Ottumwa Courier

Rathje hopes to have dog park project completed for RAGBRAI

Volunteers who helped raise money to put a fence at the dog park in Ottumwa will see results soon.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

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Disabled Artist inspires Ottumwa children

A love of art is fueling an inspiring workshop at the Ottumwa Public Library. The Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization in Ottumwa is sponsoring a series of summer art classes.

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