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Friday, June 14, 2013  The promotion takes effect July 1, 2013.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  The 6th annual event kicked off at 9 a.m. where teams began preparing their best dishes for the judges in hopes of wooing their taste buds.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  While organizers expect a larger crowd this weekend, people from Illinois, Minnesota and even New Jersey are in town for trucks and the people.

Monday, June 03, 2013  KK Finishing has resubmitted their application for their CAFO operation

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Next Saturday in Jefferson County Park, 12 veteran cook-off competitors and four novices will put their culinary skills to the ultimate test.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The building is being remodeled and the county attorney will move in June 5.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Visitors to Jefferson City will be able to get a glimpse of life at the Missouri State Penitentiary at a new museum.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  People brought their shovels and paint-brushes to the Fairfield Loop Trail to help clean-up and revamp the area, which attracts a lot of tourists and residents this time of year.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The bridge will close at 8 a.m and remain closed throughout the morning. Crews will be cleaning up salt and sand that accumulated over the winter and doing some work to its joints.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Starting at age 40, women should get a yearly mammogram

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Gov. Branstad made the proclamation Tuesday.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center hosted "Proud to Be a Democrat" potluck. Democratic leaders from Iowa critcized Gov. Branstads heathcare plan, and discussed the 2014 elections.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  24 teams came out to support the fight against breast cancer. Participants enjoyed live-entertainment, food, a silent and live auction and games throughout the day.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Members of the community came out to Packwood Christian Church to support the congregation's Relay for Life team.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The state of Missouri lead the nation with nearly 2,000 meth lab busts in 2012.