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Thursday, April 04, 2013  Becasue of the unseasonably cold temperatures crabgrass hasn't germinated and people can still have their lawns treated before it gets a stronghold in your grass.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  KHQA welcomed members of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and other guests as part of the Business Before Hours program Thursday morning.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The former Lee County maintenance director who won his whistle-blower lawsuit wants his job back, too.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Eighteen-year-old Erin Hart won a gold medal for Level 2 Ladies Figure Skating at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Advocates for Alzheimer's research and lawmakers met to discuss updates about the legislature involving Alzheimer's Disease.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Miss Illinois Megan Ervin won a Miss America preliminary competition Wednesday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  There are some issues Keokuk residents are having that involve garbage collection and why the containers aren't being picked up by city crews.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Petitions were due Wednesday for April election.

Friday, December 14, 2012  But when asked if he supports marijuana legalization, he said, "I wouldn't go that far."

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Republicans still aren't budging on Obama's demands for higher tax rates on upper bracket earners, despite the president's convincing election victory and opinion polls showing support for the idea.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The legislation, which the Senate Judiciary Committee was expected to consider Thursday, would update a 26-year-old law by requiring police to obtain a search warrant from a judge before accessing the content of all emails and other private information.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Clarksville may start billing differently for water service January first.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Fruit Pie sales continue to skyrocket as Hostess Brands Inc. chains across the country begin to close.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Family friends say a Tri-State boy will be watching from the gates of heaven when the third annual Ethan's Rodeo kicks off Friday night.