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Monday, February 18, 2013  Lawmakers say the influx of ideas comes because there is a new willingness to discuss major challenges facing Missouri.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Eliminating the $1 bill could save taxpayers plenty over the next 30 years

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, January 23, 2012  A crude method of methamphetamine making is landing many in the hospital and costing taxpayers at the same time.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Is the Pentagon using scare tactics to prevent budget cuts that a growing number is saying are due?

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Iowa school districts including Ottumwa are waiting on a decision regarding budgets.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Sunday, February 06, 2011  How to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Monday, January 24, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Iowa prisoners could soon be making their own toilet paper to save taxpayers money and provide jobs.

Monday, October 11, 2010  The federal government spent $1.5 billion and states spent $1.4 billion on grants for students who didn't start their sophomore years.

Monday, August 16, 2010  For some Iowa parents, the state's push for public preschool will come at a high cost.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, July 19, 2010  A special session of the Legislature to approve automaker tax breaks and state pension changes cost Missouri taxpayers more than $120,000.