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Yesterday at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Branstad spokesman Tim Albrecht says Monday the governor will sign the bill Thursday in Mason City.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Despite the rain Friday and Saturday, everything but the horse show went on, and that has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 21 at the Wapello County Fairgrounds.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Around 30 teams of four tee'd off to help raise money for Tenco. The organization helps provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The festivities begin at noon with a harness race followed by a queen and "little miss" contest, and a night of free entertainment

Monday, June 10, 2013  With the summer season heading into full swing, Kirksville is helping parents and their kids stay cool with the use of the city's wading pools.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Just in time for summer, the Ottumwa Transit Buses are sporting new bike racks.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Wapello County Fair runs from Wednesday through Saturday

Sunday, June 09, 2013  The small town of Eldon draws hundreds of people in each year for various events that make up the festive weekend known as American Gothic Days.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The Curtain Call Theater Company in Kirksville is holding auditions for its fall production.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated a number of heartland counties as natural disasters.

Monday, June 03, 2013  A Heartland woman who was just released from jail on her own recognizance on a previous meth production charge is back in jail.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  As the school year wraps up, we spoke with the Ottumwa Community Schools board president Carol Mitchell about their progress for the year.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014