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Mitt Romney wins Iowa caucus by 8 votes

Rivals Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum waged a down-to-the-wire battle for the Iowa Republican caucuses Tuesday, but shortly after 1:30 a.m. today, Romney was declared the victor by eight votes.

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UPDATED: Centerville ties to slain Indiana girl

Mother of 13-year-old accused Michael Plumadore of sending inappropriate messages to her daughter. Aliahna Lemmon was abused while living in Centerville.

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Child dies in fire in downtown Hamilton

A child died in a structure fire this afternoon in downtown Hamilton, Ill., despite the best efforts of four different fire departments in two states.

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Senate bill would ban texting while driving

Legislation that would prohibit all Missourians from texting while driving has been prefiled by State Sen. Robin Wright-Jones

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Area destroyed by Flood of 2008 ready to reopen 

After almost three years in the making, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is about to reopen the Bluff View Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake.

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Preview of the 2012 legislative session 

Missouri Lawmakers will return to the capitol for the start of the 2012 legislative session Wednesday afternoon.

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