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Manhole Work to Begin on West Finley Avenue
City of Ottumwa crews will begin manhole raising work Monday, October 26, at the intersection of Wildwood Drive and West Finley Avenue. The project will continue east along West Finley Avenue to Minneopa Avenue, then proceed north on Minneopa Avenue to Albia Road. During construction, lane widths will be reduced...
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Welcome Home Soldier Banquet Set for October 24
The Welcome Home Soldier Monument Annual Benefit Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, bringing community members together for an evening of food, fellowship and fundraising in support of the monument honoring America’s veterans. The event will be held at the American Legion in Albia, Iowa. Dinner begins at...
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Kalona to Begin Process of Formalizing Service Agreements with Area Non-Profits
The Kalona City Council has begun the process of formalizing service agreements with five local non-profits following a request from the state. In previous years, the council has passed an annual resolution during the approval of the budget that states what non-profits are receiving funding, and what that funding will be used for. However, Kalona City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh says the city has received a request from the state to formalize the agreements with those groups, rather than a sweeping resolution.
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Fairfield Seeks Support to Preserve Holiday Tradition
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is encouraging community members to help preserve Holiday Tradition on the Square, a longstanding Christmas tradition that has brought holiday cheer to Fairfield for decades. The annual display features Christmas lights, festive decorations and familiar sights that have become part of the community’s holiday celebrations....
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Washington Cross Country Sending Four to State
The Washington cross country season is not yet over, with four Demon runners qualifying for state competition next week. Washington’s girls finished in sixth place out of 11 teams. Senior Emma Horak qualified for state as an individual, placing 11th with a time of 20:12. Eliana Martin finished 23rd with a time of 21:27. Emma Keil took 28th with a time of 21:44. Ivy Anderson was 55th with a time of 23:43. Ellie Van Der Molen rounded out the scoring with a 62nd place finish at 24:11.
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Washington YMCA Hosting Trunk or Treat Saturday
Participants can kick off Halloween festivities early at the Washington YMCA this Saturday, October 24th, from 3-6 p.m. for the organization’s annual Trunk or Treat. Area businesses have signed up to hand out goodies from their trunk. YMCA Marketing Director Taylor Hansen invites the community to the annual event, “Any age is perfectly fine. The trunks are going to be decorated so I think each one will have a theme that the businesses chose, so I think it will be fun for any age really.”
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Ottumwa City Council Reviews Property Condemnations, Purchases
The Ottumwa City Council covered several items during Tuesday night’s meeting, including property condemnations, police equipment, street maintenance equipment and improvements at the Bridge View Center. Tuesday night’s meeting was sponsored by Jakki and Fonzi with Cars & Cash, located on North Madison Avenue in Ottumwa. Residents are encouraged...
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Ottumwa sewer rate projections show rising costs through 2037
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - A financial review presented Tuesday shows the typical Ottumwa household’s sewer bill could climb 67% over the next decade. The review is part of a larger effort tied to the city’s sewer projects, which includes a city study earlier this year on how sewer costs are split between homeowners and businesses.