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Friday, May 03, 2013  This weekend, one of the top tournaments in the world, the U.S. and Women's Chess Championships, will take place in St. Louis, known to many as the Chess Capital of the U.S.

Friday, April 26, 2013  In part two of this series, Stephen Johnson discusses with Mark Geissler, the Program Manager of Horizons Soup Kitchen in Quincy, the life changing effects of experiencing the poverty in Calcutta, India up close.

Friday, April 26, 2013  It's the only family-owned zoo in Illinois.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Military health care costs have nearly tripled since 2001

Monday, March 18, 2013  Noel Oliver will travel across the same lands first traveled by Lewis and Clark in 1804.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Cirque du Soleil reveals details of new Michael Jackson show opening on Las Vegas Strip

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Gunfight between Maserati and SUV on Las Vegas Strip causes fiery crash with taxi; 3 killed

Sunday, February 17, 2013  One Lee County resident created a fundraiser looking to restore the Lee County Dragway in Keokuk.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  The 3rd annual Dodgeball Tournament raised money for Central High School seniors looking forward to their senior trip.

Monday, January 21, 2013  A group of Hamilton High School students will board a plane this week and head for the east coast.

Monday, January 21, 2013  A good deed did not go unnoticed by the Missouri National Guard.

Friday, December 28, 2012  FBI files on Marilyn Monroe have been found and re-issued, revealing the names of some of the movie star's acquaintances who drew concern from government officials.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  AAA is reporting an increase in holiday travel for the fourth consecutive year.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Big spenders support Quincy Lady Hawks Basketball team  at Vegas Night event.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  The Lt. Kenneth Lee Coontz, VFW Post #2446 in Hannibal will be performing a flag retirement ceremony on Sept. 29 for flags that are worn, damaged or tattered beyond repair.