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Yesterday at 7:50 AM  Atlanta radio program hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig's disease

Monday, June 17, 2013  To combat the annual drop in blood supplies during the summer months, the Kirksville media is joining together for the Annual Media Blood Drive.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Enclosed is an entry form for the float contest.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Heartland Retired and Senior Volunteer Program recognizes its volunteers during its 40th annual banquet.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Glenn "Budd" Dimmitt has been retired from the Fairfield Fire Department for 30 years but he still makes the trek everyday to the fire station

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Branstad announced Wednesday that he will sign the bill into law on June 12 in Hiawatha.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Bloomfield Main Street was recently awarded two major accolades.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Farmers in a dozen Missouri counties could be eligible for emergency loans through the U.S. Agriculture Department for damage from severe spring weather.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The state of Iowa requires Wapello County Public Health and the Ottumwa Regional Hospital to develop and promote emergency preparedness, and also a response and recovery plan over the course of the next five years.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The 450-pound statue was repaired in Nebraska after being damaged last year.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon is considering measures that could send more people convicted of sexually violent crimes to prison with longer sentences.

Monday, June 03, 2013  South Carolina woman who murdered 4 in family brought them together to pray before killings

Friday, May 31, 2013  North Central Missouri Red Coss sends a volunteer down.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Man accused of killing British soldier in London appears in court; can't stand due to injuries

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Iowa dignitaries traveled to Vicksburg, Mississippi for the rededication of the Iowa Monument