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  • Iowa lawmakers look to end legislative session

    Iowa lawmakers are expected back in the state Capitol on Wednesday and legislative leaders say they are close to concluding the 2013 session.

    May 22, 2013

  • Norman Transcript.jpg Okla. front pages capture tornado aftermath View how several Oklahoma newspapers covered Monday's massive tornado in Moore. Please note that officials revised the death toll downward early Tuesday morning after some papers were printed, but it is expected to climb again as recovery efforts continue.

    May 21, 2013

  • Event to benefit cultural center CLINTON -- The third annual 5K run/walk to benefit the St. Irenaeus Cultural Center will be held Memorial Day. The "When the Saints Go Marchin' In" starts at 8 a.m. Monday outside of St. Irenaeus at 2811 N. Second St. Runners and walkers can register

    May 21, 2013

  • Screen shot 2013-05-20 at 3.26.34 PM.png LIVE BLOG: Ongoing Okla. tornado coverage

    A massive tornado touched down Monday afternoon in Moore, Okla., just south of Oklahoma City. Follow live coverage of the aftermath of the storm.

    May 21, 2013 1 Photo

  • screenshot obama.jpg VIDEO: Pres. Obama's remarks on the Okla. tornado

    President Obama speaks on Monday's deadly Okla. tornado.

    May 21, 2013 1 Photo

  • High hopes as season starts

    In Kevin Cunningham’s first season as Clinton High baseball coach, the River Kings surprised opponents and put together a 20-14 season.

    May 20, 2013

  • MainStory2.Tornado.jpg What you need to know about preparing for tornadoes

    Tornado survivors and seasoned observers suggest people do two simple things to prepare for tornadoes: Know where to take shelter, and move quickly when the time comes.

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • screenshot tumblr.jpg VIDEO: Tumblr sold to Yahoo! for $1.1 billion

    Yahoo! has purchased Tumblr for $1.1 billion, hoping to compete more effectively with sites like Google and Facebook.

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • 5-20-131B-StateTrackfrontpagephoto.jpg Indians earn 2nd in hurdles

    Thomas Brantley, Devin Norman, Shykeem Williams and Mike Osaro were all smiles after seeing that their time in the finals of the Class 2A shuttle hurdle relay was their best ever.

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • Iron Horse Fitness club is expanding CLINTON — Less than two years after opening, the Iron Horse Fitness Club is more than tripling their space by moving to the former Rodeo Saloon and Feedhouse. Owners Ashley and Brad Gendreau, 31, of Thomson, Ill., will move by August from the locatio

    May 20, 2013 1 Photo

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