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Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A trail system in Monroe County has been in discussion for several years and Tuesday Congressman Loebsack met with community members to discuss the first steps that need to be taken to get funding.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Iowa officials are trying to determine how a Mississippi man was shot and wounded by a fellow deer hunter.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  An Albia man convicted of killing his brother is scheduled to be sentenced in November.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Richard Davis escapes a conviction on First Degree Murder.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Even though it is 40 days before the November election, Thursday is the first day that absentee ballots can be cast at all of the county auditor's offices throughout the Hawkeye state.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  This week, the first votes of the 2012 general election will be cast; as usual, all eyes are on Iowa and its six electoral votes.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Two men are in jail after an investigation into stolen copper wire, started by the Albia Police Department, lead to more charges.

Sunday, August 05, 2012  Tony Lee Atchison is killed in motorcycle accident.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Defense and prosecution attorneys in the case of Seth Techel met at the Wapello County Courthouse Monday to present arguments regarding a subpoena for records.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Richard Davis is accused of murdering Gary Davis in February of 2011.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Flood control structures throughout Southeast Iowa reduce flood damange, but many still need to be built.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  A southeast Iowa teacher wants to continue his family’s tradition of serving the community through public office.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  The case will now head to District Court to set an indictment.

Sunday, April 08, 2012  Monroe County Sheriff Daniel Johnson informed KTVO that his department, along with other first responders were called to a house fire at 1017 734th Avenue in Eddyville early Saturday morning for house fire.