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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Larget economic investment in the state's history.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Kids learn about making sacrifices to stay afloat through poverty simulation.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Quincy City Council heard the second reading of a $31.7 million operating budget for the next fiscal year.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Steve Cobb comes to Quincy as the new school superintendent as he was the chief academic officer for the Fort Wayne Indiana School District before coming to Quincy.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Monday, March 18, 2013  Due to low funding in the Quincy Public School District, many teachers are laid off for the summer, and may be rehired in the fall. This year, there was a sigh of relief.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Computerized testing to be the new norm for GED tests starting in 2014.

Monday, March 11, 2013  A former Knox County, Missouri Sheriff's deputy may find himself in prison later this year.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A rising number of senior citizens are spending their golden years on the clock.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Quincy Mayor John Spring addresses the Quincy Exchange Club during his annual State of the City

Friday, February 22, 2013  The Associated Press reported that Iowa state archaeologists discovered Native American artifacts on the site where Egyptian-based Orascom Construction Industries plans to build the plant.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  After winning a lawsuit against Lee County, Rick Carter filed a motion to return to his old job.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Update: A Jefferson City teenager has been found almost 24 hours after she was reported missing.