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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Nixon says he will act accordingly if punitive measure is passed.

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.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Cut services include labor and delivery, postpartum and the Tri-State medical Group's Women's Health Center.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Press release from hospital president and board of directors chairman does not detail how many layoffs took place.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  A southeast Iowa factory that makes wind turbine blades has recalled some workers laid off last fall as orders increase.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Group says important changes need to made in Missouri school systems.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Senator says President Obama has made the problem on the river a top priority.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Several salaried employees were given notice Thursday.

Monday, October 15, 2012  The owners of the Siemens plant near Fort Madison want to put a rumor to rest.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Layoffs coming to Siemens in Fort Madison

Monday, July 30, 2012  Rising cost in food, gas and minimum wage hampers efforts.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Board votes unanimously to cut positions and raise tuition

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Economic leaders are trying to find a buyer for a soon-to-be-shuttered Quincy business.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Proposed budget would cut three part-time and four full-time positions.