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How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma

Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.
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Scandals Are Now About Us, Rather Than Government

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How we react to scandal determines whether we will truly continue to live in a free country.
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LIVE UNITED Food Drive Held Through May 23

Donate now to the LIVE UNITED Food Drive! There are 60 organizations serving as drop-off locations throughout Story County to distribute food to 13 food pantries.
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