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Today at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Emergency officials in Hancock County rescued a man trapped in a grain bin near Carthage.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A woman was rescued from her Fort Madison home Saturday morning while it was on fire, only it wasn't from a firefighter.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Rotary Club of Quincy hosted a special guest speaker Tuesday with a harrowing story.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A six-day standoff between police and a man holding a young boy hostage in an underground bunker ended when police killed the man and rescued the boy.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The two robbers have escaped despite an extensive search of the department store.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The Palmyra City Council recognized Lt. Mark Heidbreder and Devin Nelson Thursday night for saving a woman's life last weekend.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Volunteer firefighters Lt. Mark Heidbreder and Devin Nelson entered the Von Thun home with a mission, to find a woman trapped inside.

Monday, December 03, 2012  UPDATE: A Palmyra woman is recovering at University Hospital in Columbia. A nurse on staff Monday said she is in fair condition.

Monday, November 05, 2012  A cat that was up a tree since Halloween was finally rescued and happily reunited with family close by.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  A Hamilton Elementary School student was honored Tuesday for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a friend.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Everyone safe after water rescue in Hannibal.

Friday, June 01, 2012  A Keokuk grandfather is now playing "mom" to a baby fawn.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Update: Justin Twadle and Lt. Eric Becks were recognized with Illinois' highest honor at a special ceremony in Springfield.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  A little girl known to many in Quincy as Baby Ella is back home with her family after suffering severe burns in a January house fire.