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   911 call released in Macomb Illinois shooting at Farm King. STORY DETAILS HERE

   An idea to let Iowans purchase lottery tickets and games using cell phones or the Internet raised concerns among a consumer advocate and legislators on Thursday.
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  Alliant Energy – Interstate Power and Light Co. will be starting work on a project to replace and upgrade electrical distribution lines that serve customers on and near West Grimes Avenue. CLICK HERE for story details

   The public is invited to the Appanoose County Courthouse courtroom Wednesday, Feb. 10 for a 6:30 p.m. public hearing regarding Phase II of the Rathbun Lake north shore sanitary sewer project to Bentley Management Group's proposed east subdivision. More details HERE. 

  An arraignment date has been set for a Moberly Missouri woman accused of kicking and neglecting her 3 year-old son. STORY DETAILS HERE 

   A historic Missouri River bridge that is a potential link in the 225-mile Katy Trail State Park will be preserved for future use under an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad, Gov. Jay Nixon announced Thursday.  STORY DETAILS HERE 

 The mayor of Russellville was arrested for driving drunk and disobeying a police officer, KRCG News has learned. Click here for DETAILS 

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