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Yesterday at 9:15 PM  The two face charges related to the controlled substance, Oxycodone.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Israeli police bar Jews, tourists from Jerusalem's holiest site after Palestinian protests

Monday, May 13, 2013  The open house had items ranging from anything like dressing supplies and skin care products, to wound vacuums and artificial skin grafts.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Just off the bypass of Highway 34, when you hit the city of Fairfield, stand three barns and a welcome center, where you’ll get an early 20th Century history lesson.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The suspect in a New Year's Eve shooting outside of a bar in the western North Dakota oil patch town of Gladstone has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Iowa Senate is set to debate and likely reject a miscellaneous spending bill that now includes a number of contentious policy measures.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Republican-majority Iowa House has approved legislation that would change collective bargaining rules in the state.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled Iowa House have given committee-level approval to a budget for the Health and Human Services agency that would bar the use of Medicaid funds for abortion.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The stained glass window featuring two angel figures was originally installed in the Barhydt Chapel on the campus of Parsons College. Donations from individuals have allowed the window to be manifested in the FACC Parsons Alumni Hall.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The cause of the fire, which started Wednesday night, remained under investigation, but it was believed to be accidental.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Roy Barton has been the building and grounds maintenance supervisor with Troop B Headquarters earned a Civilian of the Year Award.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's quest to expand Medicaid to more lower-income adults is getting both support and opposition.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The National Communication Association Student Club at Truman State University is hosting its second annual “TOMS One Day without Shoes.”

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Image from Boston surveillance store footage leads to hunt for potential bombing suspect

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama is being checked for a "suspicious substance," a day after a letter addressed to a U.S. senator tested positive for poisonous ricin, the U.S. Secret Service says.