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Sunday, March 10, 2013  It was the second year the Quincy Park District and the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County teamed together for the annual Amateur History Road Show.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The Fort Madison School District is deciding what to do with an old school building.

Monday, December 17, 2012  An old grade school in Vermont, Ill. went up in flames early Sunday morning.

Monday, November 19, 2012  After seeing the new Mark Twain Elementary School built, a community group helped raise money for the new playground equipment that was dedicated Monday.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Industry village board officially advertised the sale of the former Industry School.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  The old grade school in Hull, Illinois would have sat there empty, but Lisa Smith had a life long dream of making it into something more.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Quincy starts process to get state money to build new schools.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Community members want input from the residents in and around Industry Illinois as to what the future might hold for the old school building.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Warning: graphic video. Children fled in chaos, many begging for their lives as gunman killed 10 girls and two boys

Friday, December 11, 2009  Dressing in layers seems to be the key to staying warm.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009  One room school houses are a thing of the past.