Ottumwa Regional Health Center and the community came together Friday afternoon to say thank you to EMS personnel and other first responders for their dedication and hard work as part of EMS appreciation week.

KENT—The Kent Volun teer Fire Department will celebrate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week with a number of activities. The activities will conclude with an open house Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse at 28 Maple St.

Jamie Mott will graduate from Newton Fire/EMS’ rookie academy Friday. She is the first woman to graduate from the academy.