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Des Moines parents question charter school's focus
A new Des Moines charter school created for students who seem destined to drop out is recruiting middle-schoolers from across the district — including high achievers — which makes some parents wonder why the school is necessary.
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IHCC ranked in top 10 in the country
In its first step to identify the nation’s best community colleges and award $1 million in prize money, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today ranked Indian Hills Community College as one of the nation’s 120 best community colleges.
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Residents concerned about road after fatalities
For the Lee County Supervisors, Spring doesn't arrive with the spotting of the first robin, but rather with someone coming to complain about road conditions in the Croton area.
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Dog breeding bills signed Wednesday
Governor Jay Nixon signed two bills to regulate dog breeding operations Wednesday, in a feverish day of action on the issue in Jefferson City.
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Illinois lottery pays off for WIU
Here's proof that the money from those scratch off lottery tickets is actually doing some good for the state of Illinois.
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Facebook story: Is sugar toxic?
The debate over sugar, and its health effects has going on for years.
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