Fairfield Convention and Visitors Bureau accepting 2012 grant requests FAIRFIELD, (Iowa) – The Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau is accepting applications for the 2012 grant program. The goal of the Bureau’s grant fund is to assist qualified organizations in providing excellence in cultural, civic, and educational programs that attract visitors to...
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Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Boutique on Dec 1st in Downtown Ottumwa Main Street Ottumwa invites area residents to kick off their holiday shopping in downtown Ottumwa on December 1st with the City of Ottumwa annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Boutique. This event starts at 4 p.m. with the “Holiday Boutique” featuring local...
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On November 27, 2011 at approximately 3:06 PM, officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 1127 East Division in Ottumwa, Iowa. Upon arrival, officers found the following person suffering from multiple stab wounds: Andy Madren 1127 East Division Street Ottumwa, Iowa 34 years old Madren was transported by ambulance to the Ottumwa...
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Drivers are advised that the construction zone on Pennsylvania Avenue will re-open for regular, two-way traffic soon. With favorable conditions, normal traffic could resume by the end of next week. Major construction on the project is due to wind down over the winter and resume in the spring. Recent setbacks on the project have...
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Ottumwa High School is accepting donations of used clothing to assist students and their families in need.
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GLOBAL SUPERSTAR RIHANNA TO PERFORM ON “THE X FACTOR” RESULTS SHOW THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, ON FOX Global superstar Rihanna, who joined L.A. Reid during THE X FACTOR’s “Judges’ Homes” round, will perform her newest No. 1 smash hit “We Found Love” on THE X FACTOR results show Thursday, Nov. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT...
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On Friday, November 11th, 2011, the Ottumwa Police Department received a call about a suspicious male who had just arrived in Ottumwa off of the Amtrak. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the male was transporting 82 pounds of marijuana. Bradley Joseph Richardson (pictured), age 31, from Eureka, California, was arrested and...
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On the morning of November 12, 2011 the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a burglary at a residence located at #16 Cambridge Court in Ottumwa. The victim reported unknown person(s) entered the residence during the early morning hours while the victim and family were sleeping. A purse containing credit cards was stolen...
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Richland United Methodist Church Holiday Vendor Bazaar November 19th 9 am – 3 pm. The Richland United Methodist Church 5th Annual Holiday Vendor Bazaar with multiple vendors’ merchandise opportunities, and luncheon will be held at the Church on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Doors will be open for the public 9 am to...
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“THE X FACTOR” MARKS ITS SPOT! FOX PICKS UP HIT SERIES FOR SECOND SEASON FOX has ordered a second season of unscripted series THE X FACTOR, it was announced today by Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “I am absolutely thrilled with the news,” said Simon Cowell. “I have loved...
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