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Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  With just a few clicks you can help prevent childhood hunger in our schools.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Two Kirksville men are in custody after they allegedly tried to sell stolen items.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Three Ottumwa Firefighters will be competing in the American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb in Des Moines.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The Lady Auxiliary, VFW Post 2508 will be making and baking apples pies at Hy-Vee.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Tragedies show character. Character of those directly affected as well as indirectly

Sunday, March 17, 2013  We've heard of the pie lady numerous times before. Today Beth Howard was welcomed home from her second trip to Connecticut.

Friday, February 01, 2013  John Hunolt is the recipient of the 2013 Gene Schultz Award

Saturday, January 19, 2013  About 250 people came out to the La Plata Lions Club held their Soup, Chili and Pie Supper.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Ben Affleck's "Argo" earned him best motion picture drama and director honors at Sunday night's ceremony.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Vice President Joe Biden to meet with NRA as gun violence taskforce nears deadline.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables, 'Life of Pi' lead nominations for British Academy Film Awards.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Story updated with video: The group's top lobbyist, Wayne LaPierre, said at a Washington news conference that, quote, "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."

Sunday, December 16, 2012  Beth Howard is giving pies to the people of Newtown, Connecticut.