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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  OATS is raising money to buy a new car.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  US mink farms grow as Chinese consumers' demand for fur coats sends pelt prices skyrocketing

Monday, January 28, 2013  18-year-old Jake Pantry loves to hang out on the farm with his 100 goats. He is this week's Ag Kid.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Helping Hands Mission is giving free coats to anyone who needs them.

Monday, July 30, 2012  A transportation service has a new home.

Monday, March 19, 2012  15-year-old Jason Miller owns about 71 goats and considers them a part of his family. He is this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, February 13, 2012  18-year-old Jackie Rowe has owned and shown goats her whole life. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, December 05, 2011  12-year-old Linsay Henderson has been showing goats since she was a kid. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, October 24, 2011  17 year old Kelsey Eitel of Milan has spent her whole life raising cattle and goats and has had a big interest in horses. She is this wee's Ag Kid.

Sunday, August 07, 2011  Two boats have collided on the Des Moines River near Oskaloosa.

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

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  Updated with official statement from president and chief concept officer. An Alabama law firm claims in a lawsuit that Taco Bell is using false advertising when it refers to using "seasoned ground beef" or "seasoned beef" in its products.

Sunday, December 05, 2010  Three homes in Kirksville were featured in the 13th annual Holiday Home Tour

Friday, December 03, 2010  Kirksville Holiday Tour of Homes to take place Sunday, Dec. 5.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Republicans gained a Senate seat in Indiana and tea party favorite Rand Paul coasted to victory in Kentucky