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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Saturday, more than 100 heartland soldiers left for a year long deployment to Afghanistan.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Veterans honored by Patriot Guard Riders

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Saturday, October 02, 2010  Petty Officer Second Class Adam Smith, 26, of Bevier, Missouri, died on Tuesday, September 21, when the Scorpion Helicopter he was riding in went down over the rugged terrain of Zabul, Afghanistan.

Sunday, September 26, 2010  On Sunday, the body of Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Smith arrived in Macon, Mo.

Saturday, September 25, 2010  The body of Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Smith will return home Sunday

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Kirksville celebrates the life and service of Sgt. Brandon Maggart.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  The funeral for Sgt. Brandon Maggart was held at Kirksville Middle School Wednesday.

Monday, May 18, 2009  Just months after a local war veteran passed away suddenly, a ceremony is held to honor his life and his son.