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Friday, May 17, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a spending compromise for Iowa's public universities and other education programs.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The research found that teens who spent a lot of time using social media weren't automatically more aware of the larger world they inhabit.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Students at Green City High School participated in the Financial Reality Fair.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The grant comes from the Legacy Foundation after their 14 month collaboration with the Ottumwa Community Schools District

Monday, May 13, 2013  House and Senate leaders plan to work with Nixon's administration during this final week of the session.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to legislation requiring the state education department to hold public hearings on new standards for math, reading and writing.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Missouri lawmakers have until Friday to finalize the state's roughly $25 billion operating budget.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Governor Branstad talks jobs, health and education with Bloomfield residents.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Senate Democrats have offered a new compromise on education policy that would allow school districts to opt out of adopting changes.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The Adair County Family YMCA held a Healthy Kids Day event Saturday morning.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Kirksville R-III board of Education opened discussions for electing a new board member

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Adair County Family YMCA in Kirksville is having Healthy Kids Day event this Saturday.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon visited La Plata High School to recognize the district for its continued academic excellence.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Cardinal School District Visions Alternative School teacher Heidi Kildow helps 20 to 30 students succeed each year