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Terry E. Carson, age 45, of Durant, IA, died on Monday, June 9, 2008 at his home in Durant, IA.

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“When we think about the families that have lost sons and daughters over there we feel just extremely lucky.”

A Durant, Iowa marine was hit by enemy fire near his humvee. And It didn't take long for his parents to learn about the close call. via WQAD-TV Moline

“There were five teams that legitimately could've won it today”

SOLON -- The Spartans shot better than they did last season, but again couldn't claim an Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference title Tuesday at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course. via Iowa City Press-Citizen

“I tried to figure out how two people could look so much alike”

Sisters Karen Parizek of Lone Tree and Elaine Behrens of Wilton talk about their kidney transplants in Parizek's recovery room at University Hospitals in Iowa City on Friday. via The Gazette

By DONNELLE ELLER REGISTER BUSINESS WRITER Posted at 11:38 on 04/17/2008 Johnston-based Pioneer Hi-Bred says it plans to spend $42.5 million to grow its Iowa operations. via Indianola Record-Herald

“My dad bought his first store in Durant when he was only 21”

Even though he's been in West Liberty less than two years, Aaron Thoma is no stranger to the grocery store business. via West Liberty Index

“I am absolutely 100 percent against having one entity be in control of MUSCOM. The entity was a joint project, and it needs to remain a joint project”

An inequity in taxes paid by residents in different parts of Muscatine County to support emergency-dispatch services leaves the city of Muscatine paying what some say is an unfair share for the service. via Muscatine Journal

Q: I live in northwest Davenport and have a vehicle that will use E-85 fuel. Could you tell me the closest place where I can get it? -- Robert, Quad-Cities A: There are not many stations in the Quad-City area ... via Bettendorf News

“I thought, 'They should be outside playing and going to school. Kids this young shouldn't have all these concerns.'”

The courage of one little girl is inspiring hundreds of people in her hometown of Wilton to reach out to others. via Muscatine Journal

The community of Durant, Iowa, will host a benefit for Corey Wegner at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Durant Community Center, 606 5th Ave., Durant. via Quad-City Times

The community of Durant will host a fundraiser for Corey Wegner at 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Durant Community Center, 606 5th Ave., Durant, Iowa. via Bettendorf News

Management Norfolk Iron and Metal Company- Operations Manager Norfolk Iron and Metal Co. via Quad-City Times

Durant firefighters investigate a fire at a rural home east of Pleasant Prairie in Muscatine County this morning. via Bettendorf News

MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Area Trick-or Treat plans have been finalized. Times and dates for area towns are as follows: Muscatine 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. via Muscatine Journal

Keppy Farms of Scott County has won one of four Pork Industry Environmental Steward Awards in 2007 by the National Pork Checkoff Board. via Des Moines Register

A 3-year-old child died from injuries received in a farm accident in Moscow on Sunday morning, Sept. via Muscatine Journal

In Friday's league match, the visiting West Burlington/Notre Dame Falcons football squad scored a good 30-7 victory over the Durant Wildcats. via MaxPreps