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Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Several years ago, the city put the ban into place after several incidents happened, including in August of 2002 when 21-month-old Charlee Shepherd was killed by a pit bull.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Ban or restrictions?

Sunday, July 03, 2011  Mason City police say an officer shot and killed a dog that attacked him.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  The dog was put down by officers.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  A new regulation regarding pit bulls within the city limits of Kirksville has many owners upset.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Saturday, April 16, 2011  A girl has been hospitalized after being attacked by two dogs in rural Akron.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Pit bull found abandoned, starved in New Jersey apartment trash chute recovers, gains fans worldwide

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Pit Bull regulations that will go into effect in Kirksville on April 1st has many pit bull owners wondering "why us?"

Thursday, March 03, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  A pit bull suspected of biting a letter carrier in Mason City has been euthanized.

Monday, October 18, 2010  Residents had the chance to share their opinions on the proposed Dangerous Animal Ordinance.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, August 30, 2010  The Kirksville City Council is discussing an ordinance banning pit bulls from city limits.