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ELCA splits over gay clergy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota's Lutherans soon might be faced with a choice: stay in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or split to join a new church body being formed because of divisions over gay clergy.
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Humboldt police chief suspended, officials say
HUMBOLDT, Iowa (AP) - Officials in Humboldt say the police chief has been suspended pending an investigation into alleged misuse of driver's license and criminal history information.
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Neb. Farm Bureau says Thanksgiving costs down
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The Nebraska Farm Bureau says the average cost to prepare a Thanksgiving meal has dipped some from last year and Nebraskans may find their holiday even cheaper.
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Poll: Many Iowans feeling economic pinch
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A new poll for The Des Moines Register shows about 40 percent of Iowans believe they're worse off financially than they were four years ago.
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Neb. governor recognizes schools
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Four Nebraska schools districts have been recognized by Gov. Dave Heineman for doing a good job of involving parents in their children's educations.
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Postal Service to resume North Pole Santa letters
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Wide-eyed children around the world will be hearing from Santa's "elves" at the North Pole after all.
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Measure to change U. of Neb. stem-cell rule fails
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The University of Nebraska's governing board on Friday voted not to place tighter restrictions on embryonic stem cell research than those outlined under federal guidelines, which were expanded after President Barack Obama took office.
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Buffalo for sale at Custer State Park in S.D.
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. (AP) - Auctioneers will be looking for top dollar when Custer State Park sells 237 head of buffalo from its herd of more than 1,200.
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Family of standoff victim to seek custody of son
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Family members of a Des Moines woman who was allegedly killed by her estranged husband during a standoff say they intend to seek custody of her infant son. They also say they haven't ruled out filing a lawsuit against the state for failing to confiscate the husband…
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Neb. ethanol plant to celebrate 25th anniversary
HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) - Chief Ethanol Fuels in Hastings - Nebraska first fuel ethanol plant - is celebrating a milestone.
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Man charged in UI vandalism pleads not guilty
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - A Minnesota activist arrested in the 2004 animal rights vandalism at the University of Iowa has pleaded not guilty in federal court.
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That happened a long time ago
On Tuesday President Obama said if the deficit continues to rise, Americans could lose confidence in the government. Where has he been? That was lost a long time ago.
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Wayne State channels WKRP in fall drop event
From televisions to couches, toilet bowls to pumpkins, Wayne State College radio station hosts promotion, a la WKRP.
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Soup kitchen to serve Thanksgiving dinner
SIOUX CITY -- Siouxland Community Soup Kitchen will serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 717 W. Seventh St.
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Northwestern professor wins prize in song contest
ORANGE CITY, Iowa -- Dr. Heather Josselyn-Cranson, associate professor of music and director of music ministries at Northwestern College, has won second prize in the Justice Congregational Song Contest sponsored by the Christian Reformed Church's Office of Social Justice, Reformed Worship…
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Ignore Gobble Gang, find blessings where they are
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
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Polarization brings out the worst in all of us
This is starting to get ridiculous.
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Officials seek info in Lacey Anderson case
PIERCE, Neb -- Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's cooperation in providing information surrounding the disappearance and death of Lacey Anderson, a 19-year-old Norfolk woman, who disappeared in August. Her body was found Nov. 14.
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Thanksgiving Fun Run starts at 8
SIOUX CITY -- The Missouri River Runners Thanksgiving Day Fun Run will start at 8 a.m. Thursday at Adam's Nature Preserve, according to a news release.
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Dordt draws prospective nursing students to campus
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa -- Friday was a day of otoscopes, stethoscopes, blood sugar monitors and sterile gloves. Not your usual college visit experience. Unless, that is, you’re interested in a nursing degree from Dordt College here.
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Speakout: What should Oprah do when she concludes here television show in 2011?
What should Oprah do when she concludes here television show in 2011?
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Hobart calls for joint meetings of local leaders
SIOUX CITY -- Mayor Mike Hobart said Friday it's time for the city to meet with other elected officials in Woodbury County to cut down on misinformation and miscommunication.
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SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- A northeast Nebraska man facing charges for allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend in South Sioux City is expected to be in court next week, documents state.
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DAKOTA CITY, Neb. -- Attorneys have asked a judge to rule statements and evidence against a man charged with first-degree murder for the death of a South Sioux City toddler should not be allowed at trial, documents state.
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