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Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Hundreds of people packed into the Holiday Inn, in Quincy Tuesday night to cheer on their candidates. Regardless of who won or lost, it was a 9-year-old boy in the crowd who lifted the spirits of many.

Monday, November 05, 2012  While presidential candidates wrap up their final campaign stops, their political ads continue to hit hard across the battleground states. More than $71 million worth of ads have pounded the state of Iowa and its residents say they've had enough.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Helping you cast your vote even if you're away on election day.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Are you registered to vote?

Monday, September 24, 2012  Do you really know where you stand politically?

Friday, June 29, 2012  If you're already headed out to the National Tom Sawyer Days on the Fourth of July, you could be in a documentary.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Super Tuesday could stamp Romney front-runner, not likely to end GOP race

Friday, January 06, 2012  Romney's rivals toss pejoratives his way to try to slow down his drive for victory in New Hampshire

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Iowa took the spotlight Wednesday for several GOP presidential hopefuls.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  John Davis wants to be your next President.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee served as keynote speaker at Hannibal-LaGrange University's 70th annual booster banquet Tuesday night.

Monday, October 24, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for October 24, we're talking about the presidential primary that may upset some taxpayers.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  GOP chairman says that while he's satisfied with the current pool of Republican candidates for president, it's not too late for another candidate to join the race.

Monday, August 15, 2011  GOP rising stars Bachmann, Perry compete for nomination on the same issue: jobs

Sunday, August 14, 2011  Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is dropping out of the presidential race, he announced on Sunday.