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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Missouri Career Center held its first job fair of the year at the NEMO Fairgrounds in Kirksville Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  States require those receiving unemployment to use bank cards laden with fees rather than depositing the benefits directly into a bank account, a consumer group reports.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Semiannual job fair at NEMO Fairgrounds offers 49 empolyers.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Missouri Career Center offers tips to potential employees.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  We have a winner!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  On final day of bus tour, Obama, first lady to tout jobs measures for unemployed veterans

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed House Bill 163 into law Wednesday.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Iowa Workforce Development released the December unemployment number on Thursday and it shows fewer unemployed persons in Ottumwa.

Monday, December 27, 2010  'Octomom' faces eviction from Calif. home; Owner says she owes $450,000 payment.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  President Barack Obama on Wednesday rejected claims that he betrayed Democrats by cutting a deal with Republicans on Bush-era tax cuts and implored his party to back the compromise, arguing it could jump-start the economy.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Applications for unemployment benefits drop sharply to lowest level since July

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Analysis: On a political salvage mission, Obama pursues votes in states with high unemployment

Friday, April 02, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, March 05, 2010  Unemployment rate unchanged at 9.7 percent as employers cut fewer jobs than expected

Friday, March 05, 2010  Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation providing up to 20 extra weeks of benefits for unemployed Missourians.