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Sunday, April 28, 2013  Father Bill Kottenstette of the Catholic Newman Center celebrated his 40th anniversary in the priesthood Sunday.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Neighbors applaud, cheer after authorities capture Boston Marathon bombing suspect

Monday, April 08, 2013  On April 22, we will celebrate Earth Day, and you'll get a glimpse into the world of "Today's Recycling in Macon County."

Monday, March 18, 2013 

Friday, February 15, 2013  Crippled cruise ship docks at Alabama port; passengers celebrate end of miserable Gulf odyssey

Saturday, February 09, 2013  In Eldon Saturday, the KD Center hosted a birthday celebration for the painter of “American Gothic,” Grant Wood.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Pilgrims and locals celebrated Christmas Day in the ancient Bethlehem church built over the site where tradition holds Jesus was born.

Monday, December 24, 2012  It looks a lot like Christmas in Senegal, where 95 percent of the 12.8 million residents are Muslim. Even the Grande Mosquee, a mosque that dominates the city's skyline, is aglow in holiday lights.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The White House called it a "highly provocative act that threatens regional security."

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Hundreds gathered at Seattle Center for a New Year's Eve-style countdown to 12 a.m., when the legalization measure passed by voters last month took effect.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Ottumwa YMCA celebrated 125 years and was declared an International Peace Site on Wednesday

Friday, November 30, 2012  Ottumwa YMCA celebrates 125 years next Wednesday and will also become an International Peace Site

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Americans prepare to mark Thanksgiving with family, celebrations; Sandy overshadows for some

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Families throughout southeast Iowa gathered at the Wapello County Courthouse Saturday, to celebrate and take part in National Adoption Day.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Thousands of kids in the United States are waiting to be adopted every year.