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?Fame ? The Musical? continues its North American tour this season with a stop in Burlington Thursday, Nov. 17, at Burlington Memorial Auditorium.The performance, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is sponsored by the John H. Witte Jr. Foundation.Based on the Oscar-winning film and Emmy-winning television series, ?Fame ? The Musical? reached more than 60 million people in more than 30 countries when it last toured in ...

After 108 years of pain and suffering, Chicago Cubs fans can finally rejoice with a World Series title.The ?Lovable Losers? finally won it all on Wednesday night, ending the longest championship drought in professional sports history.The 2016 Chicago Cubs will be forever be revered by their loyal fan base as the team that finally killed the infamous curse of the billy goat, which had haunted Wrigley Field for ...

BY BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsSALEM ? Tony Sedore, owner of Sedore Inc., the city?s sanitation contract-holder, told the Salem City Council Tuesday that he plans to be in business for a long time.The city?s contract with Sedore has come under increased scrutiny recently as Sedore faces court action for alleged violations. Sedore has been in trouble with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) since ...

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BY KARYN SPORYMt. Pleasant NewsNEW LONDON ? This little piggy can stay.In March, the Garrels family, of New London, were told their pet teacup potbellied pig could stay as part of the family; at least for three months, when the city council would take another look at the case. However, June came and went without a decision. Finally, after eight months, the family found out once and for all, the piggy can ...

IOWA CITY (AP) ? Iowa has stayed healthy so far this season and found some surprising playmakers, key developments in getting off to a good start.The Hawkeyes (3-1) scored four touchdowns on returns in a 59-3 win last week over Western Michigan. This explosiveness is new ? Iowa was a dreadful 113th in points scored per game in 2012.The Hawkeyes have already scored TDs in five different ways this season, ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ? Minnesota coach Jerry Kill had just finished addressing his team after last week?s win over San Jose State when he was approached by Eric Kaler, the president of the university.?I?ve got a lot of stuff on my mind after the game. He shook my hand and said, ?Good win. I?d sure like to have that pig back,?? Kill said.That perfect nonconference record by the Gophers (4-0) won?t mean much if they ...

TULSA, Okla. (AP) ? Iowa State dominated Tulsa in the second half in the trenches ? and on the scoreboard.Sam Richardson completed 26 of 41 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and Aaron Wimberly ran for 137 yards on 19 carries to help Iowa State beat Tulsa 38-21 on Thursday night.?That?s all we talked about coming in was winning those battles and being the more physical team,? Richardson said. ?Their ...