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Monday, March 25, 2013  The City of Quincy has spent about $200,000 on snow removal so far this year and local rural townships are also feeling the pinch for snow removal.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The City of Macon has declared a snow emergency beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Another round of snow removal in Northeast Missouri

Monday, February 25, 2013  The city of Quincy will continue to plow away the snow from last week's storm Monday, but if only for a few hours before the next system moves into the area.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The City of Macon will be implementing the snow emergency plan Feb. 22, 2013.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  After an emergency declaration was declared in Lee County, Keokuk applied to get five days of help from the state.

Monday, February 07, 2011  They're using the big machines to get rid of the snow in Hannibal. Beginning early Tuesday morning, R-L Brink workers piled snow from commercial roads onto trucks.

Sunday, February 06, 2011  Officials say rising salt costs and declining revenues have strained most snow budgets. Many cities laid off workers but had to replace them with more expensive contractors during large snowfalls.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Snow piled at the end of driveways or pushed across the road causes sight obstructions and can create icy areas.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  MODOT's Northeast Missouri region spent roughly $3.3 million on supplies, fuel and manpower for snow removal this past winter. That's about the same as past years, but is still over-budget because of high salt and fuel costs.

Thursday, January 14, 2010  Iowa Gov. Chet Culver has issued an emergency proclamation in five counties to provide snow removal assistance.

Monday, February 12, 2007  After a few big snow storms already this year, some Tri-States cities are running low on money and salt supply.