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Friday, May 17, 2013  More than 5,000 war artifacts dating back to the 1600s decorate the All Wars Museum in Quincy.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The South Shelby R-IV School District will withdraw its job offer to a superintendent candidate amid allegations that he stole money from his previous school district.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  It's been a year since the Family Search Center in Nauvoo opened its doors.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  These days, many schools are taking soda out of the hands of students, but at Quincy Senior High, hundreds of liters of soda were brought to the school ... all in the name of science.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Money will be used to put syntehtic turf feild in the North Campus soccer complex.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  More people with mental health needs will not get the care they need.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Willie Franklin, 37, is charged in numerous robberies, including the Dec. 26 robbery of the First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Rushville Public Library was remembered in a will and that money was used to help secure a state grant to build a new library.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A traumatic incident while stationed on a M-RAP in Iraq led to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for Andrew O'Brien. He has since turned the corner and wants to bring awareness into the open about PTSD.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Warmer weather means more insects. And some of those insects can be detrimental to your health.

Friday, May 10, 2013  It's the only place in Iowa where you can experience three centuries of life on the farm.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Tomatoes are some of the most common vegetables you'll find in local gardens. But when it comes to making sure your plants are productive, it's all about how you plant them.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Building an eco-friendly home may sound difficult, but it is possible. Gordon and Pam Rands have transformed their Macomb house into something that would make Mother Nature proud.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  K-9 unit swept the building and parking lots, according to a school official.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three types of background checks would be required if bill passes.