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Today at 8:25 AM  Gov. Terry Branstad is easing his staunch opposition to expanding the Medicaid program in the state.

Yesterday at 9:02 PM  Seniors can go to their local Seneca Area on Aging meal sites and declare themselves eligible for coupons, which can be spent at qualifying farmers' markets beginning on June 1.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Three and four-year-old students planted flowers to give back to their school.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Iowa drivers will be able to renew their driver's licenses online under a bill signed into law by the governor.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Faculty nominated and hand-picked the recipients for the Outstanding Student Award.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Monday, May 13, 2013  Some Iowans are starting to worry about what the debate means for their doctor visits.

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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Flower shops are getting busy as Mother's Day gets closer.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A $500,000 gift was given to the Centerville campus of Indian Hills by Morgan Cline.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A northeast Missouri man is accused of threatening to blow up a Kirksville factory and to shoot and kill multiple employees. The story has been updated to include a link to the probable cause statement.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, May 03, 2013  The first marriages will take place Aug. 1, when the new law takes effect.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A Heartland gardener has thousands of tulips on display. He welcomes people in the community to drive through and see.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  KTVO spoke with Ostranders Flowers in Eldon on tips of how to protect your plants from the cold.