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Family members offer glimpse into story behind rural Iowa killings                         

Three people found dead Friday in a rural Calhoun County home died because of domestic violence involving a couple who had recently become engaged, family members of the two young women who died said Sunday.   

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QPD Chief withdrawing recommendation for Courtesy Rides license        

After appearing to green light a recommendation for a limousine owner's license for a new version of Courtesy Rides, Quincy Police Chief Rob Copley decided late Friday afternoon to withdraw that support.

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'What a way to go out': Kayla Reichert becomes first Quincy Soap Box Derby racer to win second title  

Quincy Herald-Whig staff writer, Steve Eighinger writes:

Kayla is queen -- again.  Kayla Reichert became the first competitor in the six-year history of the Quincy Soap Box Derby to win a second championship, and she did it in her swan song.

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Woman raped, kidnapped, then escapes 

Men formally charged with Forcible Rape, Kidnapping and Armed Criminal Action.

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Arraignment today for Hannibal murder suspect   

An arraignment for Hannibal murder suspect C. Duane Pettey is at 1:30 this afternoon.

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City releases information following public demand 

Centerville Mayor Marsha Mitchell released information Friday in an attempt to clarify the city clerk position agreement the City Council passed June 7 and the Municipal Waterworks Board of Trustees passed Tuesday during open session. Despite the release, one citizen was still not convinced.

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Check power usage on new Ameren UE website       

Remember how your parents used to yell at you to turn off the lights, "what do you think I'm made of money?"  Well, now you can find out just how much it costs to light your house, or do the laundry, or run your high-def, surround sound, blue ray home theater.

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