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Friday, April 26, 2013  Stephanie Erwin was elected president of the board at Thursday's reorganization meeting.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  North Korea on Tuesday urged all foreign companies and tourists in South Korea to evacuate, saying the two countries are on the verge of nuclear war.

Friday, March 29, 2013  North Korea's Kim orders rockets on standby after US sends B-2s to South Korea for military drills

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Discount bus company Megabus is discontinuing service to and from Springfield next month.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  In latest bellicose statement, North Korea puts artillery forces at highest combat posture

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Monday, March 11, 2013  Marcel W. Wagner, Jr. was chosen after a 6-month-long nationwide search.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A 2009 Iowa Supreme Court ruling legalized gay marriage in the state, but Sen. Dennis Guth says that voters should get to decide.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Board members are not expected to make a decision on hiring a replacement for outgoing superintendent Alene Reuschel within the next seven to 10 days.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Eric Cantor joins a growing list of Republicans who say the party needs to broaden its political appeal.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  If approved by the Scouts' national executive board, possibly as soon as next week, the change would be another momentous milestone for America's gay-rights movement.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  It's an honor given to only a handful of schools in the country every year. This year, Blessed Sacrament School in Quincy made the list.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The Great River Economic Development Foundation honors Jim Mentesti's years of service.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Lee County's elected leaders could get a big pay raise July 1.