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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Thursday, May 02, 2013  KTVO spoke with Ostranders Flowers in Eldon on tips of how to protect your plants from the cold.

Monday, April 29, 2013  The program provides training and funding to increase productivity and reduce risk to the environment.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A $500 reward has been offered to whoever helps authorities find the person who decapitated a dog that had been missing from an animal shelter in southeast Iowa.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The proposed constitutional amendment would be referred to voters in 2014.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Springtime is not a typical time for frost which means more plants are at risk.

Friday, April 12, 2013  He says criminals see the holidays as a crime of opportunity since many families and students are gone during the holidays.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A subcommittee in the Republican-majority House did not approve the bill Wednesday.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Ottumwa City Officials have not been happy with the EPA's regulations over the past several years

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In a ruling that documents say could save cities across the U.S. $150 billion, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down two EPA rules.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Pope Francis urges protection of nature, weak and poor at official start of papacy

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Supporters say the measure would protect gun rights for Missourians.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  In safety measure, police officers do paperwork in their cars outside suburban Denver schools

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Fontana Unified School District police purchased 14 of the Colt LE6940 rifles last fall, and they were delivered the first week of December — a week before the Connecticut school shooting.