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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Larget economic investment in the state's history.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Kids learn about making sacrifices to stay afloat through poverty simulation.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Quincy City Council heard the second reading of a $31.7 million operating budget for the next fiscal year.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Computerized testing to be the new norm for GED tests starting in 2014.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Quincy Mayor John Spring addresses the Quincy Exchange Club during his annual State of the City

Friday, February 22, 2013  The Associated Press reported that Iowa state archaeologists discovered Native American artifacts on the site where Egyptian-based Orascom Construction Industries plans to build the plant.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Lee County was awarded a nearly $5 million grant for road upgrades at the site of the Iowa Fertilizer Company near Wever.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility is about to undergo a $13 million expansion to alleviate overcrowding.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  One hundred and fifty new jobs will be created in Keokuk, Iowa beginning in January.

Friday, December 14, 2012  School will use turbine as onsite classroom for middle and high school students.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Senator says President Obama has made the problem on the river a top priority.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Military publication puts Western Illinois University on their Top 25 list for being military and veteran friendly.