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Thursday, March 14, 2013  Authorities have found the body of a woman missing since February.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A month long investigation into thefts and criminal mischief in Washington County, Iowa, ends with four arrests.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  The Henry County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman from Mt. Pleasant.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Currently, Davis-Sauer is being held in the Henry County Jail on a $26,500 bond.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Local and state organizations prepare for the first winter storm of the season; focusing on drivers and Iowa's roadways.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Iowa authorities are investigating the death of a hunter who appeared to have fallen from his tree stand in Henry County.

Friday, October 12, 2012  In rural Henry County sits East Grove Farms, home to the Garretson family. Since 1837, Kurt Garretson and his family have lived in rural Jackson Township, and for Kurt, he wants to continue that tradition.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Even though it is 40 days before the November election, Thursday is the first day that absentee ballots can be cast at all of the county auditor's offices throughout the Hawkeye state.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  This week, the first votes of the 2012 general election will be cast; as usual, all eyes are on Iowa and its six electoral votes.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The Henry County Democratic Party held an open house on Wednesday, and it continues into the Labor Day weekend.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  With the unofficial start of the Memorial Day weekend starting Friday, the Iowa State Patrol is reminding drivers throughout southeast Iowa, and across the state, to be extra cautious on the roadways this holiday weekend.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  We don't know whether the remains are those of 24-year-old Jackie Leigh Douthart, who disappeared last May; or Elizabeth Syperda, who vanished in 2000 at age 22.

Monday, March 19, 2012  The discovery was made by two children on bikes.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Six students suffered minor injuries.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.