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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  With a yearend deadline looming before the economy goes over the so-called fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Michelle Obama resists pushy label, says she's weary of 'angry black woman' stereotype

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  On final day of bus tour, Obama, first lady to tout jobs measures for unemployed veterans

Saturday, May 07, 2011  Mrs. Obama gave the commencement address Saturday at University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, focusing on public service.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  Students in Centerville participated in a national event.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Congress sends bill to Obama to expand school feeding programs, try to make meals healthier

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  First lady Georganne Nixon was to announce the new poet laureate Wednesday during an annual poetry competition in Jefferson City.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010  Mari Culver, the First Lady of Iowa, discussed tax credits with citizens.

Friday, March 13, 2009  Former first lady Barbara Bush goes home from hospital, 9 days after aortic valve replacement.

Friday, March 13, 2009  Michelle Obama begins advocacy as first lady with meetings with Fort Bragg soldiers, families

Wednesday, January 21, 2009  Michelle Obama is calling her new life as first lady "a bit surreal" and says she's ready for such a high-profile role in politics.

Saturday, November 22, 2008  First Lady Mari Culver is paying a $50 fine for smoking a cigarette in a state vehicle