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Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Kirksville Quota teamed up with the Communications Disorders Department at Truman State University to educate young children about healthy hearing.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The bill would allow patients with a qualifying condition, such as cancer, to get a prescription for medical marijuana.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The new tracker would be used to compare the difference between the costs factored into electric rates and the expenses actually incurred.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke haltingly, a result of the wounds suffered when she was shot in the head in an attempted assassination two years ago that left six others dead.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Parris remains free on bond.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Testimony details an unfocused James Holmes after Colorado massacre; police say he made elaborate plans

Sunday, December 30, 2012  A 64-year-old Cedar Falls man convicted of fraud for staging a bogus charity concert can avoid prison if he pays his fine.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  A Heartland man facing sex related felony charges in two separate counties is now free on bond.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  A court hearing was held Tuesday, in Unionville, concerning a petition filed by the current Schuyler County Prosecutor.

Friday, December 07, 2012  By sundown Thursday, bills had been introduced and passed without committee votes or public hearings.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.