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Friday, March 15, 2013  Since 1938 the March of Dimes has led the way in ensuring quality lives for babies born premature.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The Mirror Image Project is a trial program that's helping mothers and daughters build up their self-esteem.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Project Red Ribbon runs through January first.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Changes in school lunches reduce portions and increase fresh produce.

Monday, June 04, 2012  In Bushnell, an orphaned goat has found a new mom.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  High-tech gifts like smart phones are changing the type of gifts we give for Mother's Day.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  This friend of mine an found an essay on the website springintheair.com that puts this inter-generational conflict into perspective. It's a letter from an elderly mother to her daughter.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  CDC report shows a larger share of births are to unwed couples who are living together

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Firefighters responded to this home on West Adams Street to find flames in the living room.

Monday, November 21, 2011 

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Local women's shelters need your help to raise awareness and resources for families in need, and they say there's a fun weekend of activities ahead to do it. The Madonna House and Quanada are teaming up for the third annual "Back on Her Feet Walk" coming up on Saturday, April 9. Area walkers and supporters are encouraged to create teams to raise money and food for the two women's shelters.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Drunk driving crashes are down nationwide, according to Mother's Against Drunk Driving, or MADD.

Sunday, May 16, 2010  One of the most important periods of development for children is before they are born.  And as one local doctor says, your baby is what you eat.

Saturday, May 09, 2009  The YWCA of Quincy made a very special Mother's Day for several women, allowing their first impressions to be a lasting one.

Saturday, February 28, 2009  Hundreds of brides-to-be, their mothers, friends, and even some prospective grooms filled the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center for the Annual KHQA Bridal Extravaganza.