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OTTUMWA — Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress might

not be as familiar to residents as Ottumwa Economic Develop-
ment Corporation or Ottumwa Area Chamber of Commerce. But
it’s an organization that’s been around for about 20 years, and
now the three organizations are officially one.
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“The merger was asked for by our membership many years
back,” said GOPIP CEO T.J. Heller. The idea of GOPIP was intro-
duced 20 years ago, he said. “At the time, there were multiple
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The full merger went into place Jan. 1. It became official after
it was voted in by all three organization’s boards and their mem-
berships. “All votes were unanimous,” Heller said.
Heller was hired to lead GOPIP in October 2017. At the time,
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“It’s improved efficiencies in operation,” Heller said, some of
which the public may not see. “There’s reduced expenses, we can
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“I’ve been bless to inherit an outstanding staff, fantastic board
and many wonderful partners who have supported or organiza-
tion and myself from Day One,” Heller said.
Although CEO T.J. Heller has led Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress for three years, the organization has taken on
a new structure due to a merger with Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation and Ottumwa Area Chamber of
Commerce that took effect Jan 1.
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away. “Events the OEDC and chamber have hosted will not go
away. Functions of those organizations do not go away. The only
difference is they are now called GOPIP,” Heller said.
In fact, more events are being added to GOPIP’s slate. New —
or returning — events on the slate include Lemonade Days and
the Duck races. Heller said that’s in addition to the numerous
“I do have a vested interest in this community and I’m very
thankful for this community,” he said. “Throughout all my career,
I’ve always lived in Ottumwa even though I never really worked
in Ottumwa. I always lived here; I just traveled a lot. As you get
older and have kids, your priorities change, and mine did.”
And that’s where his focus is outside of work. He said his family
initiatives to help make Ottumwa the gold standard in the state
of Iowa in terms of being a great place to live, work and raise a
family,” he said.
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Race for the Cure presses on virtually
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OTTUMWA — For Abby Leon-

ard, the denial came before the
path to recovery.
“I ignored it because I thought it
would go away, and I didn’t want
to know. But it didn’t go away,” she
said. “My mammogram had come
ent,” she said. “We had high hopes
of walking as a team and having
massive numbers and walking
together. Hopefully next year.”
Amara Huffine, the development
and events director for Komen of
Greater Iowa, said it was challeng-
ing to put together a program this
year after having to move the origi-
nal event from May 9. The end

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back negative, but Dr. (Brian) results were video presentations
Ortell was like, ‘Something isn’t on Facebook, the app where sur-
quite right.’ So we did a needle vivors could track their steps, and
biopsy, and the result was that I then a socially distanced parade in
had cancer. Ottumwa Park featuring a handful
“I completely fell apart.” of vehicles decked in banners, pink
Leonard discovered a lump on party decorations, etc.
her left breast in March 2019, “It’s been an interesting year,”
setting off a four-month whirlwind Huffine said. “We really didn’t
of emotions, doctor appointments, know what it was going to look
radiation and surgery. She told her like, but we wanted to do it in a
story on the Komen of Greater safe way to honor our survivors.”
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ed it during September’s Race
for the Cure before the parade of
survivors in Ottumwa Park.
Leonard, this year’s honorary
survivor of the Komen Race for the
Cure Ottumwa, didn’t immediately
confront her family about finding
the lump, and she wasn’t quick to
receive help from others once the
diagnosis was out in the open.
“It was just surreal, an out-of-
body experience,” she said of
telling her family. “But I knew that
I needed to lean on my husband.
raised over $61,000 and was hopeful of
reaching the group’s goal of $65,000.
The deadline to donate is Oct. 23.
CHAD DRURY/THE COURIER “We were down in attendance
Ben Logan (left), with his mom and breast cancer survivor Abby Leonard, waves before the start of the Komen Race for the this year, but we can still surpass
Cure Ottumwa vehicle parade Sept. 26 in Ottumwa Park. More photos from the event can be found on Page 2 of this sections our goal,” she said.
as well as photos.ottumwacourier.com. Leonard has been cancer-free for
more than a year even though her
Leonard said there had been VID-19. There were more than 400 support and education for people fight isn’t yet over. She also said the
some family history of cancer. survivors registered for the event, who need that. doctors had told her she might have
“I had walked the walk every and the Susan G. Komen app al- “I’m just learning so much about had it for “two or three years.” It
year, and my grandmother and lowed them to track their 3.1 miles how much the team does.” was a slow-growing cancer.
stepmother had cancer,” she said. as part of #RaceWhereYouAre. Still, Leonard was disappointed, “For me, that’s where that
“In the back of my mind, I thought, The app also allows for donating. yet understood why, the event was self-breast exam was an absolute

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I’m not the kind of person that asks ‘It could happen to me,’ but then “It’s amazing. It brings aware- virtual this year. lifesaver,” she said.
for help. But I learned that it’s OK equally, ‘It won’t happen to me.’” ness to the cause,” Leonard said of “As a family, we like to walk, and Chad Drury can be reached at
to say yes, because people really This year’s Race for the Cure was Komen. “It brings hope to people we knew that as soon as COVID cdrury@ottumwacourier.com, and
want to help.” a virtual event because of CO- who feel alone in all of it. There’s hit, it was really going to be differ- on Twitter @ChadDrury

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Bulldogs get back on track in 2019
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high expectations OTTUMWA — The start
of the track and field season
get outside. This year, we’ll
By CHAD DRURY for the Ottumwa Bulldogs
have that time to work and
Courier sports writer featured a very similar hurdle
improve on those field events.
to last year’s season. Harsh
OTTUMWA — Last I expect to step in, and those We’ll be able to work on relays
winter weather kept OHS
season, the one thing the two spots are up for grabs.” on the track. I think we’re
indoors finding unique ways
Ottumwa High School girls Even though the Bulldogs in position to have another
to prepare to compete outside.
golf team could count on was will have to fill a couple special season.”
Unlike last year, however,

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the Bulldogs are hoping to loss to Des Moines Roosevelt Metro meet comes to Schafer
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lifting as all were varsity golfers instead of just one. what was a pretty special 2018
a year ago. Jaden Bradford “We felt like the conference qualifiers include Aytonn
season for the Bulldogs.
returns after a second straight got away from us last year. Bar-Shimon, Andrew Cole,
“What we accomplished
top-two finish at the CIML We knew getting to state was Caleb Barndt, Andrew
last year was something of
Metro tournament, and there a stretch, but we could be in Cole, Connor Sutton, Dante
a miracle,” Ottumwa head
is a solid supporting cast in a position where one or two Salomon, Javon Martin and
boys track and field coach Jim
Kjierstin Ridgway, Shayleigh girls could certainly get there state alternate Charlie Welch.
Nickerson. “It just seems like,
Dunham and Alexis Reyman. this year,” Morgan said. “The As for the Bulldog girls,
no matter what the obstacles
Still, coach Ryan Morgan goals are really the same for Jim Schlarbaum takes over a
are, our kids never complain.
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take some of the pressure Still, it will take time for talent. Twin sisters Alli and
and get better.”
off the top four from time to the Bulldogs to round into Grace Bookin-Nosbisch
The Ottumwa boys pulled
time, and there are plenty to form. have been part of multiple
a somewhat miraculous run
pick from. Juniors Madison “I like where our program runs at state as have Carollin
the program’s second CIML
Brandt and Lilly Frazier, is,” Morgan said. “We’re now Mellin and Kierra Bishop.
Metro conference team title.
seniors Leticia Francisco and getting girls who are coming Meghan Coulter, who came
As a program, the Bulldog
Olivia Wills, and freshman out three or four years, getting on to help Ottumwa win the
girls and boys qualified for
Emma Luke have all shown girls to come out as freshmen. CIML Metro 4x800 relay title
19 different events at state,
promise. It’s a fun atmosphere.” and qualify for state in the
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Schafer Stadium track was
well last year, and I don’t Chad Drury can be reached at qualifier Abby Bowers, Drake
undergoing renovations.
expect anything less out of cdrury@ottumwacourier.com, Relays high jump qualifier
“We had a conference
them this year,” he said. “We and on Twitter @ChadDrury Anne Guest, state wheelchair
championship long jumper
do have some young girls that competitor Maria Horn as
that wasn’t able to practice
well as state alternates Isabelle
all year. We went 2-3 in the
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allowed that precedent to be applied to cases from this tragedy was the fact that the killer boys basketb and Austin basket while
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convicted of murder as a teen has been that came before 2012. was behind bars and justice was served. This all action being defend
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in West Burling ed by West | The Courier and the program l semifinals
news stripped away that peace.” y during
The Iowa Board of Parole held a hearing likely he will eventually be given parole and This week, parole went from being a pos-
ton. Southeast Burlington home postsea ’s first
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Wednesday regarding Michael Patrick Leon that we have to open our hearts and send sibility to become reality for Coffman, now onference nine years. son match
School: in
Coffman. Coffman was convicted of first- impact statements every year to keep him in 42, despite objections from Wapello County Ottumwa.
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have beenimplemented by Gov. Hills, and hands of Indian by the third was broken learnin that the
ladies are another picked uate a large said. “We grad-
who tie-bre aking
TRACY GOLDIZEN VandeKrol, founder of the organi- those in need,” VandeKrol said. Lessons were wrapped into the Kim Reynolds
at the has enrolle
steadily declined
d full ever win. then their first- criteria, which g.”
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fall vic-
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C O U R I E R F E AT U R E S E D I T O R zation.. “I spoke to Mr. Hendred about project as well. Bleeker said it was of 12 were a mini- Coach Cole most pins. the team the chutes came five-point the Falcon Schnec kloth, artner, Jones,
Michaela Bleeker, Wilson’s it, and he was all for it,” Bleeker tied into the Wilson Way, particu- In Iowa,
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d two wins marie quickly as out of lead heading s a Loren Egbert Weilbr enner,
OTTUMWA — Students from school counselor who also serves said. The school then selected 14 larly the “Compassionate” quarter an intensive care tive
unit, downcarry
grade- by 10 Activities rs left the
Penn
pinfall to by and Santiago Ayala
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point zero
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only to find didn’t go the final result advant age. 109 early 8-0 into the
the Warming Hearts outreach. dents from the school involved in wanted to make sure all groups focused on today,” she said. out an our way, Heaven-Leigh -pound er Lady Statesmlly turn but our coaches tough to
replace,
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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR WAPELLO COUNTY IN
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Van Buren County Hospital
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Performance Improvement and
Help Wanted Quality organizational wide efforts
835 S Ransom
on Fridays. monthly. Deposits and references
Effective 06/01/2018
required. Oak Creek Village Mobile 4 car garage, 4 bedroom, 2 bath
Home Park in Oskaloosa. 505-901- Split Foyer home, Large deck on
(No exceptions) 9234 back. Over 1500 sq ft living space.
Kitchen, livingroom, large bedroom B6
and bath upstairs, 3 bedrooms, liv-
and Thursday Ads ingroom, laundry room and bath
need to be received Pets and downstairs. Newer crossbar win-
dows that are easy to clean, sliding
by the day before Free Pets door off large bedroom to deck.
ad runs by 2pm Double full glass back door to deck.
Garage is 24 x 50 . New Double

4 weeks . . . . . . . .$125
as well as serve as the Infection
CREDIT AND RATE POLICY Preventionist and helps coordinate Door Installed on Garage. Side by
the dissemination of information EDWARDS DRIVE 708 side refrigerator and front load
All classified categories may C&W Services Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer
require prepayment. If in related to Patient Satisfaction. Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
doubt, please call the
Industrial Electricians for Requirements are a registered Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm stay. Central Air. Property has 2
Cargill in Eddyville & Ft. Dodge nurse in the state of Iowa, prefer- lots. Southside quiet neighborhood
Classified Department Toys, grill, clothes, on deadend street. Was $125,000 -
Manager at 641-683-5357. All Sign-On bonus OR relocation ably Bachelor’s prepared and home decor and lots more Reduced to $115,000 CALL 641-
available if you qualify! preferably experience with 226-3430
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ads require prepayment in the Compensation $24-$30/hour Management and/or Infection HUGE YARD SALE
absence of established credit benefits & vacation. Prevention. All applicants may Grandview 319 SOUTHSIDE, 3BR, 2BA MOBILE
terms. Commercial rates http://bit.ly/CWIndElec obtain an employment application Friday & Saturday 8am-3pm
HOME FOR SALE. HAS SEPA-
apply to commercial business or call (312) 291-1839 at: Baby Hedgehogs For Sale RATE LAUNDRY ROOM, STOVE,

Includes 50 words to describe your property, picture, and formatting

Baby clothing and gear, toys, jr., REFRIGERATOR AND DISH-
and applicable classifications, Mechanical Technicians for VBCH womens, plus size clothing, purses, Males $100 Females $125
304 Franklin Street Call 641-777-6421 WASHER STAY, ALL LIKE NEW,
i.e. Help Wanted, Rentals, Cargill in Eddyville hats, shoes. Beauty Supplies,
OR 641-777-6420 LARGE CARPORT, C/A. CALL
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Sign-On bonus OR relocation or online at www.vbch.org sheets and more!
641-799-9108
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counted by consecutive inser-
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address. For information on this NO MORE
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position, contact Rhonda Fellows at
319-293-3171.
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Garage. Three bedrooms, two bath-
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made by the Publisher for
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laundry room. Call 641-620-1716 honored my Garage Sale
errors not corrected after the 90th birthday! BRENTWOOD
Friday 8:00amDRIVE 1406 Registered
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first day. The Publisher Homes Land/ All the cards,
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Rug, GPS andKnacks, Wachter Balk to go. Can deliver.

Deadlines: Reservation required 7 days prior

EQUAL greatly more! 3854. Angus. 641-891-
advertisement.
HOUSING appreciated. EDWARDS
The Publisher accepts no lia- FOR SALE 1.2 acres, vacant lot, city A special DRIVE 708
Friday 8:00am-4:0
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RENTERS SPecial
bility for any error in an adver- OPPORTUNITY utilities available. 2410 Carbonado Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
ANGUS BULLS Road, $40,000. Call 641-660-2439 my family for Toys, grill, 0pm Misc Items
tisement, regardless of
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and lots more
course, except for the cost of All Real Estate advertisedherein is FREE MOBILE
Performance and growth. Mobile homes HOME GIVEAWAY.
the space actually occupied subject to the Federal Fair Housing
by the error.
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Elm
Friday 7-4 &N. 1334
Saturday 7-3
Free! Must in various
pay lot rent conditions
monthly. Deposits of $240
tise any preference, limitation or dis- Womens CasualGirls NB-sz. 8, required. Oak and references
The Publisher reserves the Semen checked. Dress Clothing and Professional Home Park Creek Village
right to revise or reject, at its Will keep until needed. crimination based on race, color, reli- 1, 2 & 3 BR apartments and houses S-XXL, Salon
Supplies, Collectibles, 9234 in Oskaloosa. Mobile
505-901-
gion, sex, handicap, familial status or for rent. Great locations! For infor- Home Decor, Household,
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to insertion. Inserts must be deliverd

Shoes, Books,
national origin, or intention to make mation call John at 641-777-3595.
Movies.
deemed objectionable by the 641-891-3854 Help Wanted Garage Sale
any such preferences,Public or Ask about our move in specials!
Notices
limitation Misc
Publisher in subject matter, discrimination.
CREDIT AND
Lost & Found ***AD INSERT
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phraseology or composition, ION Selling EVERYTHIN
We will
All not knowinglyRATEaccept any
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Found Female

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or to classify any advertise- Looking to buy? classified
advertising for real
require categories may
estate
prepaymen which is in White MarkingsKitten, Orange with
Call 641-680-137on Bluegrass Rd.
NOTICE FOR
GARAGE SALES
furniture, appliance, G relocating,
large fountain, kitchen items,
light fixtures, doors, storm doors,
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ments. Ready to sell? doubt,
violation of the please
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t. If in
law. All persons
call are the
YOUR HOME 2
Friday and Saturday
tons of misc. 08/08/17

ALL ADS SUBJECT hereby informed that all dwellings

Departmen OR APARTMENT $10.00 each

TO CREDIT APPROVAL Turn to the Manager

advertised are at
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available on an equal
display and57. All
t FOUND:
Possibly your
RENTAL lost pet!!!
John Deere,
manufacturer the world’s leading
currently has of agricultural equipment,
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to be received Friday & Saturday319
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apply to commercia al rates ys. hats, shoes. size clothing, purses,

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or 641-683-063 8 Production We DO NOT
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i.e. Help Wanted,
Real Estate
classifications,
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Diploma
or GED Equivalent on Fridays.
Ads sheets and more! Kitchenware
,
Pets and
WAITING Help Wanted
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Help Wanted
rates are dis-
counted by consecutiv
tions. e inser- Help Wanted
General Production Manual
*Requires the Arc Welder
• High Schoolfollowing:
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(No exceptio 18
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Road, 12241
Friday 9am-3pm
Saturday 8am-3pm
Free Pets

15 words, all ads are for one list per unit, additional words $0.50, add bolding only $2.00 or border for $3.00
FOR FAST
or GED Equivalent MULTI FAMILY
and Thursda day
ADJUSTMENT
OF ERRORS
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C&W Services
Homes
Industrial Electricians
• Weld certification
• AAS degree/diplo or y Ads
need to be received
Camping Supplies,
and Harley
SALE
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RESULTS, CALL advertiser
insertion of anto check
ity of the
each
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OR relocation
for • 6 months
manufactur
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ing environmen in by the day before
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All Priced to
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Saturday 8am-1pm
Girls clothing
items, young sz 0-24 mo, baby
errors not corrected call (312) 291-1839 Baby Hedgehog
first day. after the 8447 or 641-226-9014
Mechanical
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Readiness Certificate
NEW CHURCH
Fri 8-6 pm, clothing, shoes,mens and women Males $100 s For Sale
The Publisher for (NCRC) Sat 8-Noon
Sat Yard sale/Pancak decor, houseware, holiday and Females
accepts no liability Cargill in A drug screen accepted. home Call 641-777-642 $125
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pre-employme be part of the Tea Pots, cookie e Breakfast microwave, lots exercise bike,
sibility for failure or respon- OR relocation of misc. OR 641-777-642 1
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or call (312)
In Hedrick, Very291-1839
clean. Small home NOTICE Garage sale ware, collectibiles, teen plus, misses,

Auto packages
course, except of clothing,
White Markings on Bluegrass Rd. the space actually for the cost
of 2Br,Comfort
fridge, stove, No Pets, This publication miss! you won’t want
to
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does not knowingly brand nice purses,
Call 641-680-1372 by the error. occupied is aReferences, Keepers
non-medical & lease required. or deceptive accept fraudulent boots, DVD’s, jewelry,
Name HOUSING
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right to revise reserves care$450/Mo + $650.
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deemed objectionab 8x8 Camping Act, which makes Federal Fair
Possibly your lost pet!!! le by the
able transportatio check, reli- tion, kitchen Tent excellent condi- Housing

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DIRECTORY
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and lots of misc.
national origin, familial reli-
330 W. Second St. ments. appliances
407 Church included. Pets allowed. FOR POLICE OFFICER EXAM or intention status or
ALL ADS Ottumwa, IA Street Back to School CLEAN SWEEP
any such preferences, to make
Call 641-683-0648 TO CREDIT SUBJECT
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APPROVAL 8
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or 641-683-0635 with any questions
On Contract Aug 6th - 31st, Friday 8am-1pm advertising forknowingly accept any
2018 Saturday, 8am-Noon Air Storm andTri-Star,
Patriot violation of thereal estate which is in
927 E Mary Street Teen girls FREE ESTIMATES law.
All persons

4 weeks . . . . . . . .$30
Full-Time Salary and misses CALL (641)683-39 hereby informed are
$22.11-$29.3 clothing, name brand that all
$33,000+ spent to enlarge and 66 for appt. advertised are
Mechanic 2 per hour Abercrombie American Eagle, available on dwellings
opportunity basis.
, Forever 21, an equal

Buy It
remodel, Requirements:Age
new central air, furnace, 0-8, S-L Shirts, Loft.

213 E. 2nd Street

Opening Lots of Jeans! Size
General The Keokuk
Departmentwindows, County
school
roof, Highway
vinyl hardwood
18,
graduate or equivalent; high
ity to obtain abil-
M-L Shirts
& Jeans. Mini Mens
childrens books Fridge, House Liquidati
uncorrected Iowa drivers license; and misc, Livestock on
Help Wanted is seeking
floors, NEWa hard-work-
large bathroom, 3 LG Bedrooms,
ing individual for full-time mechanic. 20/100 correctedvision of not
less than Large Living Bath and a
half,
The primaryplumbing
job duties and electric. $62,000. hearing; normal 20/20; normal
For Home Deliver REGISTERED
Room, LargeRoom, Large Dining
of the diagnosing,
tenance 925-676-9860
mo +will
$579.00 repair, tax,consist Call pass color vision; suc-
insurance.cessfully
and main- fitness and written POST exam, y ANGUS BULLS
Market $3500 Kitchen, 510 N.
708-747-604 NEEDS ROOF Call
Call 684–4611
Find It
of psychologica 3 OR 708-217-092
Other duties county equipment. oral interview; l exams; Excellent disposition.
anytime.
Leave message 8
/culvert may include physical, including pre-employm answer. if no
maintenance, bridge
ent Performance and
background drug
investigation testing; growth.

NO MORE
removal,
AUTOHighway snow Avg. WW 719
BODYDepartment REPAIR graph. CLASSIFIED 684–461
and poly-
property upkeep Avg. YW 1325 lbs.

Ottumwa, IA 52501
and related work
as directed. Possession
of a valid
POST Physical
Agility and
AUTO REPAIR
General Semen checked.
lbs.
1
WAITING
driver’s license, interviews Oral Will keep until
Class “B” CDL September will be conducted

Sell It
(min.) with air Help Wanted needed.CLOCK
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brake endorsemen A.M. at the 28th, 2018 at 8:00 Wachter Balk REPAIR

15 words, all ads are for Private Party rates, additional words $0.50, add bolding only $2.00 or a picture for $5.00
high school diploma t, Ottumwa Angus
641-891-3854
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or G.E.D. and County / Wapello

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John Deere, the world’s leading three years experience Law
l
Wanted HOUSE
Center. Enforcement
manufacturer of agricultural equipment,
currently has the following opportunities FOR FAST RESULTS,
equipment mechanic as a heavy
Must be available is required.
for work in the
Obtain and file
Outrageous Prices
Clerk's Office,application with City
available at the John Deere Ottumwa
Works Factory in Ottumwa, Iowa:
event of an emergency
ing to comply with CALL and be will-
drug and alcohol
St.,Ottumwa 105 E. Third
, IA 52501. Applicants from fixing your
keeping you
who are eligible family heirloom?
CLASSIFIED:
testing procedures for veteran's
eral law and required by fed- erence must pref- Give us a call!
Production Assembly able military submit proof of applic-
description andcounty policy. A job
*Requires the following: The Courier 684–4611physical
obtained from applications can be
the:
400.10 Codeservice dates(Section
amended). of Iowa 2015,
as
Reasonable Rates We Make
641-777-5619
Classified House Calls
Job
• High School Diploma Keokuk County description
requirements and
able for review are
or GED Equivalent Highway Departmen this notice and made a avail-
part of Specializing in
Floor Courthous t
Call 684-4611 1st
CONCRET
CONCRET
Sigourney EE e
accommoda by reference. ADA
received at tion requests must be
ALL TYPES of
Clocks
Production Manual Arc Welder
General
Residential Concre
Applications will , IA 52591.
the City Clerk's

Phone:
prior to application Office CONSTRU

(641) 684-4611
*Requires the following: be accepted until CTION
August 29, 2018 te Work deadline.

Help Wanted
EOE/H
• High School Diploma Contact
by 3:00 p.m.
Tom CONSTRU
CONSTRU

SOUTH CENTRAL IOWA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

or GED Equivalent
Keokuk County
equal opportunity is an
Wyner at CTION
CTION
• Weld certification or 641-814-3444
employer.
Medical
• AAS degree/diploma or General
• 6 months weld experience in Help Wanted General Van Buren County QUALITY
manufacturing environment Hospital
Help Wanted Performan
Improvement ce CARPENTRY
Van Buren County Manager
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opening for a
full
Hospital has
time Performance an
AND CONCRETE
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TECHNOLOGY
t Manager. • New Construction
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salaried A CLEAR This
VISION
position is a Residential & Commercial • Metal Roofing
Opportunities ly Monday throughthat works typical- • All types of Concrete
Free Estimates • Serving
National Career Readiness Certificate is responsible son per- Friday. This Licensed Since 1999
(NCRC) accepted. EXCAVAT
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Insured
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A drug screen will be part of the

flat rate Per week

as well as serve al wide efforts HEATING & COOLING

Fax:
pre-employment process.

(641) 684-7834
Preventionist as the Infection
Equal Opportunity Employer. and helps coordinate
the disseminatio HOME
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John Deere is an equal opportunity related to n of information IMPROVEMENT
MENT
employer disability/veterans. RequirementsPatient Satisfaction.
nurse in the are a registered
state of Iowa,
A-1 Seamless Gutter
HAULING: rock, sand,
ably Bachelor’s prefer- • Variety of Colors
dirt, river rock,
preferably prepared and
OTTUMWA and screened top soil.e experience with
Performanc • Seamless Elbows
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mini Skid Loader
Managemen
Available Improvemen
t
• Repair & Cleaning
of Existing Gutters
Prevention. t and/or Infection • Material & Labor
All applicants
obtain an employment Guaranteed
ENTRANCE EXAM may
at: application • Leaf Guard
FOR POLICE OFFICER VBCH
304 Franklin Call us for a FREE
Keosauqua, Street ESTIMATE

4 week commitment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00

APPLICATION ACCEPTED IA 52565
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$
or online
Aug 6th - 31st, 2018 HOME
HOMEIMPROVE
IMPROVE Applications at www.vbch.org (641) 777-8345
MENT
MENT
hr@vbch.or may be emailed
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g to
address. For or sent to the above INSURAN
INSURANCE
CE
319-293-3171. INS
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$22.11-$29.32 per hour Rhonda Fellows LANDSCAPING
SERVICES
at
EE EEO Employer/AA
/Vet/Disabled
Requirements:Age 18, high 641-680-4943
school graduate or equivalent; abil-
ity to obtain Iowa drivers license; *+25 Years Experience*
uncorrected vision of not less than Free Estimated
20/100 corrected 20/20; normal Interior/Exterior Painting
hearing; normal color vision; suc- Deck Sealing & Staining
cessfully pass written POST exam, Power Washing • Gutter • Pruning 311 W. State St. •
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oral interview; pre-employment
physical, including drug testing; LUMBER/FARM
SUPPLY
background investigation and poly- PLUMBING
graph.
PLUMBING
POST Physical Agility and Oral
interviews will be conducted
September 28th, 2018 at 8:00
A.M. at the Ottumwa / Wapello
County Law Enforcement
Center.

total market buy

Obtain and file application with City
Clerk's Office, 105 E. Third
St.,Ottumwa, IA 52501. Applicants
who are eligible for veteran's pref- ROOFING
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erence must submit proof of applic- 641-799-0350 ROOFING
able military service dates(Section 641-954-9894 TOP

*Full Run Required

400.10 Code of Iowa 2015, as TOPSOIL
SOIL
amended). Job description and Home owners, Landscaper
physical requirements are avail- now delivering premium s, Contractors:
able for review and made a part of screened
this notice by reference. ADA to your site. 1-4 tons topsoil
accommodation requests must be

1 week . . . . . . . .$30
received at the City Clerk's Office
prior to application deadline. koryskonstruction@y
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