Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for new house

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On Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30  PM the Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity will break ground for a new house at 807 N. 9th Street in Fairfield.    The public is invited to share in the groundbreaking and meet the family of Dustin Wickenkamp who will purchase and help build the home. More information...
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Ottumwa Open Burning Notice

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Open Burning Notice April 23, 2013 – Ottumwa, Iowa –  Effective immediately the Ottumwa Fire Department will be enacting a zero tolerance policy for anyone caught burning garbage.   If the fire department receives a burning complaint an engine company will respond, if it is determined that the fire is illegal the fire will be...
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Mayor Proclaims “OAK RIDGE BOYS DAY” in Ottumwa

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Mayor Proclaims “OAK RIDGE BOYS DAY” in Ottumwa Ottumwa Mayor Frank Flanders to hand-deliver Mayoral Proclamation to the Oak Ridge Boys on stage at their concert at Bridge View Center on Sunday, April 21.   Ottumwa, (Iowa) – Ottumwa Mayor Frank Flanders has proclaimed Sunday, April 21, 2013 as “OAK RIDGE BOYS DAY” in...
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Water Boil Advisory for Rural Wapello

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Wapello Rural Water Boil Advisory – April 18th, 2013 A water main break occurred one mile south of Ottumwa, resulting in a water boil advisory being issued for the River Road, Miller Chapel Road, Rabbit Run Road, 60th Street, and the surrounding area. The water main break occurred one mile south of Ottumwa on...
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Fairfield to hold RAGBRAI Town Rally & Bike Clinic

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The Fairfield community is invited to attend the RAGBRAI Town Rally & Bike Clinic this Saturday, April 20th at 10 am at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.    Fairfield, Iowa – RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) will bring 10,000 bike riders and their support crews to Fairfield on July 26th....
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Working Smoke Alarms Critical To Safety

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April 11, 2013 – Ottumwa, Iowa – The City of Ottumwa is urging all residents to think about fire safety at home.   Everyone should test smoke alarm monthly and change the batteries at least twice a year, or when the detector makes the “chirping” noise, indicating a low battery.  The largest  majority of home...
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Kirksville to Collect Household Hazardous Waste in April

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(Kirksville, MO) — The City of Kirksville will once again be collecting Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) in 2013. The collection dates have been set for the second and fourth Saturday of each month from April through October. The program is limited to household waste from citizens who live within the City limits and does...
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Ottumwa Sewer Work At Hamilton And Osceola

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April 8, 2013 – Ottumwa, Iowa – Motorists are advised that the south half of the intersection of Hamilton and Osceola Streets will be closed to traffic for sewer separation work on Tuesday, April 9th. Motorists should seek other routes around the work zone. When approaching a work zone, drivers should always slow down...
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Ottumwa Water Works Project on West Fifth

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April 8, 2013 – Ottumwa, Iowa – Ottumwa Water and Hydro will be closing West Fifth Street between Marion and Washington Street on Tuesday, April 9th for street repair and reconstruction. During the construction residents will not have access to their driveways. Motorists should seek other routes. In addition, residents should label their trash...
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Fund Raiser for Lewman/Clark Family in Batavia

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A fund raiser is being held for the Lewman/Clark family in Batavia.  Checks can be made out to the Lewman/Clark Fund in care of the City Clerk’s Office….City Hall in Batavia. The funds will be used to help offset expenses.  
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