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Dana Ulepich looks at the debris from her house destroyed by a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people.

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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Ames School District Superintendent Receives $153,000 Compensation Package

Gov. Branstad proclaimed 2013 as the year of the veterinarian in Iowa.

Branstad at Iowa State: 2013 is the Year of the Veterinarian

Urbandale's Allen Lazard runs in for a touchdown during the Urbandale vs. Hoover football game held at Urbandale High School Aug. 26. The J-Hawks won the season opener, 54-8.

Iowa State Football Recruit Ranked on Latest Rivals List

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LIVE UNITED Food Drive Held Through May 23

By Sara Wilson | Friday, May 17

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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Is Tea Healthier Than Coffee?

By Dr. Aaron Martin | Friday, May 17

If you aren't a tea or coffee lover before reading this article, you may be convinced to give it another shot! Here's look at the major health benefits to your morning brews!

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Feeling Lost on Your Career Map? Try a Career Compass

By Michael J Gremmer | Monday, May 20

Most professionals are familiar with the concept of a career map. But with the ups and downs of today’s economy, a conventional map can sometimes serve as little more than wishful thinking.

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National Public Radio Asks If Obama Is Suffering from the 'Second-Term Curse'

By Maria Houser Conzemius | Monday, May 20 | 9 comments

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Don't call the scandals plaguing the Obama administration "the second-term curse" as though the president is neither responsible nor accountable for his and his administration's mistakes.

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