RoundUp: "Should I quit?", underdogs & a cat and turtle
Posted: 05.03.2010 at 8:55 AM

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"Should I Quit my Job?" 4 Scenarios in Which Quitting is Advisable

In a bad economy, it can be difficult to quit a job when there are so many professionals out of jobs. But if you're faced with a bad workplace situation or you're presented with a better opportunity elsewhere, it's okay to take the plunge and give your two week notice.

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Why do we love a loser?

Fans of sports underdogs have had an amazing run these past few months.

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Wanted (badly!): More morel mavens in Iowa

State officials are making it easier for restaurants and grocery stores to sell one of the season's hottest commodities: wild morel mushrooms.

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Buying power impacts businesses, community

Everyone has enjoyed the luxury of having important goods and services close at hand, especially during emergencies.

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‘Every 15 Minutes’ demonstrates to students alcohol’s negative impact 

CENTERVILLE — On Wednesday, the Centerville High School underwent a chilling anti-alcohol campaign hosted by the Centerville Police Department and the Mercy Medical Center.


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Roundabout and stoplight considered for intersection of Highways 92 and 1

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) held a public meeting in the Washington Public Library Thursday night to discuss changes to the intersection of State Highways 92 and 1 on the west edge of town.

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Former Moberly banker arrested for bank robbery 

One of the most wanted men in Missouri used to work at Commerce Bank in Moberly. 58-year-old John David Farnell of Fulton was captured this week following a string of six suspected bank robberies in the past 13 months.
 
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Preventing medication side effects in kids 

QUINCY, ILL. -- More than a half million children every year nationally have bad reactions or side effects to widely used medications.

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Groups make deadline for ballot measures 

JEFFERSON CITY -- Petitions to restrict the collection of taxes and to change the way some judges get their jobs made it to the Secretary of State's office Sunday in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline.

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