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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Police departments and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) host Drug Take Back Days several times throughout the year, hoping people will clean out their medicine cabinets and dispose of unwanted or unused prescriptions and other medications.

Friday, March 29, 2013  New London, Missouri police are searching for the man responsible for a drive-by blow gun shooting of a 10-year-old boy.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The couple last week visited Newtown, Conn., where a gunman opened fire in an elementary school, killing 20 children and six adults in December.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The Phoenix Night Club in Quincy was busy getting the place ready for patrons to bring in the new year.

Monday, September 17, 2012  A charcoal grill is to blame for a Keokuk apartment fire

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A proposed hog confinement operation in Southeastern McDonough County is facing serious setbacks.

Friday, May 25, 2012  The Gus Macker tournament is responsible for the return of picnic tables at Washington Park.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for November 9, there's a group in Iowa that claims bacon is as dangerous as smoking cigarettes.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  The Advocates for Responsible Energy Development want the Adams County Board to consider changes in the wind energy ordinance.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for September 8, we're talking about how you can make some big bucks if you're a hacker.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Federal appeals court says former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld may be sued in torture case.

Saturday, May 21, 2011  Your chance to get rid of old computers and television sets.

Friday, February 18, 2011  APNewsBreak: Key Demjanjuk trial witness now under investigation for murder as Nazi camp guard.

Sunday, September 12, 2010  In celebration of Responsible Dog Ownership Day, the Quincy Kennel Club invited first time dog-owners into its training facility on Commercial Drive.

Monday, August 30, 2010  Food and Drug Administration investigators have found rodents, seeping manure and even maggots at the Iowa egg farms believed to be responsible for as many as 1,500 cases of salmonella poisoning.