WASHINGTON, Monday, May 20, 2013 – Our thoughts and concerns go to everyone in Oklahoma following this horrific tornado. The American Red Cross has one shelter open in Moore and is working on locating others; we continue to operate three shelters that were opened Sunday in the Oklahoma City area following the storms on...
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Sat., May 25 “Memories & Mayflowers” at Nelson Pioneer Farm. Visit www.nelsonpioneer.org or call 672.2989. Sat., May 25, 7:30 pm 4th Annual Oskaloosa Chamber Music Festival at First Presbyterian Church, 405 High Ave. E. The OCMF Chamber Players will be performing works from the 18th through the 21st century. Free,...
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SIMON COWELL OUTNUMBERED BY WOMEN ON NEW “THE X FACTOR” JUDGES’ PANEL GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST KELLY ROWLAND AND GLOBAL POP SENSATION PAULINA RUBIO JOIN DEMI LOVATO AND SIMON COWELL ON “THE X FACTOR” Online Auditions Continue through June 15 Competition Open to Singers and Vocal Groups Ages 12 and Over For...
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Fairfield, (Iowa) – In a unique collaboration, two southern Iowa communities recently bid for the chance to host the Iowa Tourism Conference. The unlikely duo not only submitted a strong proposal but defeated Des Moines for the opportunity to hold the event. Those two communities are none other than Ottumwa and Fairfield. The Ottumwa...
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City of Ottumwa – Memorial Day Notices May 23, 2013 – Ottumwa, Iowa – Most City of Ottumwa offices will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday and there are a number of changes in regular services. * City of Ottumwa departments and offices at City Hall will be closed Monday, May 27th, in...
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KIRKSVILLE STORM DEBRIS CLEAN-UP INFORMATION (Kirksville, MO) –The City of Kirksville will assist citizens by providing curbside pickup for limbs and brush from the recent storms. Citizens of Kirksville with property impacted by this storm are encouraged to contact their insurance provider prior to beginning any major clean-up efforts on damaged property. Once ready...
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Casey’s General Stores to Accept Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims at All Locations DES MOINES, IA, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 – The American Red Cross serving Greater Iowa announces a generous donation program at all Casey’s General Stores. Customers will have the opportunity to give to the Red Cross at all Casey’s locations...
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Boil Advisory for 5/21/13- 5/23/13 The Utility Maintenance Division is working on a water leak this morning. The water will be shut off for about an hour, starting at around 9:00 am. The affected area will be under 48-hour boil advisory. For citizens who live on Burton Street between Osteopathy & Walnut & also...
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Lane Reduction on HWY 149 Bridge Wednesday May 20, 2013 – Ottumwa, Iowa – Ottumwa Water & Hydro will be closing the inside lanes on the HWY 149 (Business 63) bridge on Wednesday May 22nd at 7:30 AM. Motorists should plan ahead for the lane reduction and consider taking an alternate route. The Water...
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