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Yesterday at 9:00 AM  A national animal welfare group has donated $50,000 to a University of Missouri training academy to help rural law enforcement investigators attend anti-cruelty workshops.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A $500 reward has been offered to whoever helps authorities find the person who decapitated a dog that had been missing from an animal shelter in southeast Iowa.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A north Missouri woman that pleaded guilty in January to four charges was back in court Tuesday to learn her fate.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Actors and actresses of all ages came out for the casting of 'Peter Pan' and 'Go, Dog, Go' at the Indian Hills Community College.  Casting directors asked participants to move, dance and sing.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The American Gothic Performing Arts Festival is holding auditions this Saturday and Sunday for their upcoming productions this summer. They are casting around 60 roles for “Peter Pan” and “Go, Dog, Go”  at Indian Hills Community College.

Friday, March 29, 2013  From now until May 10, you can bid on a gently used purse and all of the proceeds help benefit local animals and HOGS4DOGSUSA.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Monday, March 11, 2013  Around noon Monday, fire crews were called to the Brenda Walter residence on Love Trail in extreme southwest Adair County.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Kirksville City Council approved the purchase of a new animal control vehicle at Monday night's meeting.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  TV special follows US military dog teams through glory, trauma of combat from front lines

Friday, February 15, 2013  Adair County now has its own pen to house any stray dogs that are picked up out in the county.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The investigation into a shot being fired into the Kirksville Police Department's animal control vehicle, leads to a drug arrest.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A local group dedicated to the health and well-being of animals made a donation to a very important canine in the Ottumwa community.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The Adair county Humane Society is looking for donations for their campaign "be a pal-prevent a litter." there is an interesting twist this year which might give you more incentive to donate.

Friday, February 08, 2013  OHS Culinary Arts students prepare and serve lunch every Friday at the Bulldog Cafe.