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Monday, July 09, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic were preparing to spend the Fourth of July like the nation's founders did in 1776, without the conveniences of electricity and air conditioning.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  How to keep your animals safe during the Fourth of July holiday period.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  In the city of Ottumwa, even posession of fireworks will earn you a ticket or citation.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Safety tips for those who are planning on setting off fireworks.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Kirksivlle residents are allowed to shoot fireworks starting June 30th and until July 5th.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Burn ban in Macon

Thursday, June 21, 2012  The City of Ottumwa wants to remind residents that fireworks are illegal inside city limits, and also in the State of Iowa.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  Local organizations including the VFW took part in the annual parade.

Sunday, July 03, 2011  Kirksville Firework Show Information

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  Although fireworks are illegal in Iowa, the skies over the Fourth of July weekend will be lighting up.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  The Kirksville Police Department would like to remind you as the 4th of July approaches this year, they are concerned for the safety and well-being of the citizens of Kirksville.

Sunday, June 12, 2011  It's beginning to look a lot like Independence Day in the Heartland.

Monday, August 02, 2010  More than a month after the robbery occured, the sixth and final suspect is arrested.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  Three arrests so far.