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Friday, April 05, 2013  More than 125 troops of the bridge-building unit underwent several specialized trainings to familiarize themselves with the bridging systems similar to those they will be working with in Afghanistan.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Local National Guard has received mobilization orders for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The 833rd Engineer Company of Iowa National Guard had a send-off ceremony Monday morning at IHCC.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Community send-off for the 833rd Engineer Company on January 28 at IHCC

Monday, January 21, 2013  The send-off ceremony for the 833rd will be a week from today.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives this past week about the defense spending bill and how it will hurt Iowa.

Monday, September 24, 2012  ROTC holds events to inform TSU students.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  With the Fourth of July coming up, many think about fireworks and spending time with their families, but many forget what this holiday is actually about... celebrating our freedom. KTVO's Vanessa Alonso met a Heartland man who has served our country to protect america and our freedom.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Two soldiers from northeast Missouri receive awards from the Missouri National Guard on an unsuccessful Taliban attack.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Leadership from the MOARNG visited Honduras the past couple of days, touring the engineering sites and visiting with the troops who are working here in support of the Beyond the Horizon 2012 mission.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Ceremonies across the country honored veterans for the Memorial Day Holiday and in Ottumwa, services were held at Ottumwa Cemetery Monday afternoon.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  The torch used for the 2012 State Summer Games during Special Olympics Missouri makes its way through Kirksville Tuesday morning.