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Sunday, March 10, 2013  A Macon County woman claims a local electric cooperative wrongfully shut off her electricity.

Monday, February 11, 2013  “The utility bill is like a car payment, or a rent payment or part of a house payment that makes it a big difference to a lot of people,” said one customer.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Tri-County Electric Cooperative has a rate increase.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Kelly's Furniture in Kirksville began installing solar panels to produce electricity.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Kelly's Furniture in Kirksville is doing what it can to make electricity as environmentally-friendly as possible.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Safety demonstration to educate people on electricity.

Monday, December 19, 2011  AP IMPACT: Survey shows more than 32 power plants to be retired because of new pollution rules

Friday, December 09, 2011  New London's new wind turbine is fuctioning and providing electricity to local homes.

Friday, August 05, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Few in new poll confident in US response to possible nuke crisis, but most see it as unlikely. Take our poll and share your views.

Saturday, March 26, 2011  Missouri lawmakers are preparing this week to take another crack at dealing with a requirement that utilities use more renewable energy sources to produce electricity.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Ameren Missouri’s personal energy reports summarize the previous two years of electricity use to help customers understand where they spend the most.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Her electricity was recently shut-off due to a series of missed payments. She says congestive heart failure, asthma, crohn’s disease, and diabetes are just a few items on the list of her extensive medical disabilities. She survives on Social Security.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Flight instructors from Indian Hills Community College were showcasing a new flight simulator to students.

Friday, September 24, 2010  The Iowa Utilities Board has until January to decide if it will grant a $150 million electricity increase to Alliant Energy.