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RoundUp: Midwest needs rain, blighted houses & using social media to inform
Posted: 07.16.2012 at 8:04 AM Updated: 07.16.2012 at 8:20 AM
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Widespread drought showing up in Tri-States, rest of Midwest

Sure signs of impending agricultural disaster include temperature and/or precipitation extremes, grim-faced grain and livestock producers, and a spate of informational activity by extension, state and federal agencies.

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Several blighted houses gone; Centerville mayor says 41 more need to be

The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors hosted Kaffee Klatch Wednesday morning in their new office in the lower level of the Courthouse with more than 35 showing up to hear updates on recent and upcoming activities in the area.

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Zoo brings night life to library

The animals presented by the Blank Park Zoo at the Fort Madison Public Library on Wednesday were working the off hours.

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Randolph County plane crash

The pilot was killed when a plane went down in a corn field Friday morning, north of Huntsville.

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Quincy man arrested for allegedly striking 3-year-old 

Police arrested a Quincy man Friday night for allegedly striking a three-year-old in the face.

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Mo. officials use Facebook to share drought info 

Missouri agriculture officials are using social media to share information about this summer's lack of rain, extreme heat and wildfires.

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