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Thursday, March 28, 2013  John Wood Community College Partners with Western High School to prepare students for college.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Hamilton police say they've made an arrest in a methamphetamine investigation that is sure to put several more people behind bars.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Report says New York private equity firm purchased company for $76 a share.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Deputies entered the residence on South Market Street in Memphis and found numerous items known to be used in the manufacture of meth.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Quincy branch of the company currently employees about 300 workers.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Deputies learned that Gregory G. Garner had in his possession chemicals to manufacture gun powder.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Pike Sheriff's Department has arrested two Barry, Illinois men Monday night for cooking meth near an elementary school.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  A southeast Iowa factory that makes wind turbine blades has recalled some workers laid off last fall as orders increase.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Quincy resident Troy E. Cleesen, 44, was charged with manufacture of methamphetamine in federal court in Springfield on Thursday.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The West Central Illinois Task Force found three homeless suspects in the process of concocting shake and bake meth.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Reports of stong chemical odors coming from a Fort Madison home led police to 1201 Ave. G.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Darrell Floyd Azbill, 44, was arrested in the 2700 block of Main Street in Keokuk.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Company now seeking other alternatives for sale.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Reuters reporting that company could be sold to SPX Corp. by the week's end.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Warrant investigation leads to two arrests.