RoundUp: trains collide, pastor trial delayed & redistricting update
Posted: 04.17.2011 at 6:43 PM Updated: 04.18.2011 at 8:40 AM

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Coal train rear-ends another train, killing two

A collision between two trains west of Red Oak in southwest Iowa on Sunday morning killed two crew members and will keep the track closed until at least early today, officials said.
 

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Rep. Loebsack announces re-election to Iowa's 2nd District 

With the approval of Iowa's Congressional district lines for 2012 by the state Legislature and expected signature by the governor, Rep. Dave Loebsack officially announced his candidacy for re-election to Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.

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New tourism commission decides what groups will receive funds and how much they will get

Some walked away with exactly what they asked for, while others were a bit disappointed.

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Jury trial postponed for Moberly pastor

A May jury trial has been postponed for the Moberly pastor and principal charged with kidnapping.

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Young boy safe following river rescue 

What could have turned into a deadly fishing trip for a Palmyra boy and his friends turned into a happy ending Sunday.

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Congressional district redistricting update 

The Associated Press is reporting that Missouri's republican-led legislature hopes to send Governor Jay Nixon a bill this week to redraw congressional districts based on the 2010 Census.

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