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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School District's FFA program won't see the budget cuts the school board had previously planned.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The school board is proposing a 25% cut to the Agri-Power FFA chapter in Eddyville.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Estes, who is originally from Centerville, is performing in all of Iowa’s 99 counties as part of his Roots and Wings tour.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Over the past year, two school districts in southeast Iowa became one. The Eddyville Blakesburg Community School District merged with the Fremont Community School District; something that both districts benefited from.

Monday, April 30, 2012  18-year-old Marshal Wilz  rides and restores tractors. He is this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, April 23, 2012  18-year-old Stephanie Houser's parents own the popular Eddyville Market. She's this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, April 16, 2012  18-year-old Taylor Sammons two loves are horses and cattle. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, April 09, 2012  18-year-old Brett Roquet of raises and shows hogs. He is this week's Ag Kid.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Professionals from various careers gathered to talk to students at Eddyville-Blakesburg's annual career day.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Public measure will change district's revenue purpose statement.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Many districts have seen a decrease in enrollment which worries some.

Saturday, November 05, 2011  Local students give on family a helping hand after a bad accident.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  The new district comes after Tuesday's referendum.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Fairfield will once again dismiss at 1:30 on Friday.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Referendum in September would place Fremont elementary in the Eddyville-Blakesburg school district.