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RoundUp: King holiday, Mexico orphanage & smoking in prisons
Posted: 01.16.2012 at 8:32 AM Updated: 01.16.2012 at 9:40 AM
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King holiday focuses on service; efforts in Iowa healthy - and needed

America’s recession has increased unemployment and tempered charitable giving in recent years.

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Lending a hand

Hamilton elementary students conduct food drive for families impacted by fire in Hamilton on Jan. 3

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Local couple launches nickel campaign to build orphanage

Last February we told you about a Fort Madison couple's mission to open an orphanage in Chihuahua, Guerrero, Mexico.

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Bill would ban smoking in prisons

Legislation that would ban inmates and staff from smoking in Missouri prisons has been filed by State Rep. Chris Molendorp, R-Belton.

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Is your child struggling in school? What you need to know to help

Whether you know it or not, every child with special needs is entitled to specialized programs.

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Columbia man wins 50K in police Taser lawsuit 

A 24-year-old Columbia man has received $50,000 to settle a lawsuit against the city police department and two officers over their stun gun use.

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