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RoundUp: Twitter, Freddy Krueger and Scooby Doo
Posted: 04.16.2010 at 8:35 AM
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Tweet Now, Revolt Later

The co-founders of Twitter say it will change the world. They should remind people that it's also fun.

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Freddy Krueger: Which Face Do You Prefer?

Years ago, a sick murderer was burned alive by a mob eager to have justice.

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Iowa driver's licenses: New procedure is proven fraud fighter 

Starting next week, Iowans who apply for a new driver's license will no longer leave with a fresh plastic card in their hands.

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Body of missing man pulled from Mississippi

FORT MADISON, Iowa (AP) — Authoritities in Fort Madison say they have recovered the body of 22-year old Ray Charles Newell Dean more than two months after he fell through the ice into the Mississippi River.

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Local students get lessons in respect

Keokuk students in grades 6-9 saw examples of dating violence in action Wednesday during presentations by the R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2. drama troupe.

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Mercy One: New EMS helicopter

Centerville native Jeff Sisul talks about his experience as a flight nurse aboard the new EMS helicopter.

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Glasgow students improving their own school

With funds running low at schools all across the state, the students at the Glasgow schools have pitched in to save the district money and provide some valuable services.

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RTD Office Supply burglarized in Quincy early Friday morning

Quincy police are investigating a break in at RTD Office Supply at 208 south 10th.

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Major drug round up arrests 19 for heroin

COLE COUNTY -- A major drug round up in Cole County takes heroin dealers and users off the streets.

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