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Fourth-graders from 10 Logan County schools were able to learn more about farming yesterday during the National Ag Day event at the YMCA Activity Center in Lincoln, including what it feels like to sit behind the wheel of a massive combine. More information and pictures in today's Top Stories. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
City briefs: Good news from IDOT, bad news on sewer upgrades Lincoln Estates sees new life after 8 years of abandonment Heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms possible tonight into Thursday National Ag Day event -- in pictures Tree City USA recognizes Lincoln Board of Health hears success of home health care services State funding delay affects health dept.; recertification process under way Free drinking water nitrate screening at health fair Yesterday's Top Stories Boil order rescinded, water safe Personality of the Week Ryan Curry a special young man making an Olympian effort Chamber Stimulus Raffle heads into final month Chamber Bucks are just like cash Parents say, 'Yes, we can' Lincoln Jaycees host Easter egg hunt Saturday Lincoln & Logan County donations on their way to Haiti Christian Child Care has lots to celebrate CLOSE UP:  March 23 Habitat for Humanity, quilters, Castle Manor, Community Health Fair and Carroll Catholic make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance Recent Top Stories Index	Looking for a great recipe? Check out Grab Your Fork Sponsored by
Logan County ag producers and suppliers look forward to a productive year in 2010.    This online supplement to Lincoln Daily News features articles and interviews with some of the experts in the field, reflecting on the 2009 growing season and projecting ahead about production and industry trends for 2010.   Click here for the online flip-book version        LETTERS TO THE EDITOR                                    Submit letter to editor online Recent Letters to the Editor Submit a letter to the editor online CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO 10 YEARS OF STORIES IN THE LDN ARCHIVES Recent Perspectives Articles

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Local City briefs: Good news from IDOT, bad news on sewer upgrades Lincoln Estates sees new life after 8 years of abandonment Heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms possible tonight into Thursday National Ag Day event -- in pictures Tree City USA recognizes Lincoln Board of Health hears success of home health care services State funding delay affects health dept.; recertification process under way Free drinking water nitrate screening at health fair CLOSE UP:  March 23 Habitat for Humanity, quilters, Castle Manor, Community Health Fair and Carroll Catholic make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance   State 2 families bond as young mom's baby comes home National Murder charges filed in case of 5 missing NJ teens Condemned Texas man seeks reprieve for DNA testing Amid budget crisis, California makes parole easier Judge: No school prom but lesbian's rights violated Fattest state's lawmakers shed pounds, fried stuff Oprah Winfrey settles lawsuit by former school headmistress Elusive monkey romps in Tampa Bay area Politics & Government 10 letters a day: humanizing talismans for Obama Capital Culture: Obama tackles boys club image Senate writing final chapter to health care bill Political recriminations linger over health care White House, experts: Health care suit will fail Gap in health care law's protection for children Banks on verge of losing student lending business Grit, deals, luck seal Obama's health care plan Fact Check: Spinning the new health care law Breyer, Scalia explain why they often disagree The Nation's Weather The nation's weather International Mexico: Widow IDs slain husband as arrested man Jerusalem approves contentious new building plan Dead Palestinian militant clouds peace efforts US-Russian nuclear deal to be signed in Prague US man held in NKorea rallied against Pyongyang Pope accepts resignation of Irish bishop Purple power movement pressures Berlusconi Zimbabwe police seize human rights photo exhibits ODD & Extraordinary Something foul is afoot in Conn. girl's sneakers 2 plead guilty in case of stolen baby formula Mind the gap: Gown protects UK patients' privacy Load of baked goods dumped along Ind. river Science, Technology and the Environment Disputed isle in Bay of Bengal disappears into sea Bees in more trouble than ever after bad winter	Upcoming Civic Events
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Dow     $10836.15   -52.68            S&P500       $1167.72   -6.45            NASDAQ     $2398.76   -16.48   Local Click here to submit your business press release National General Mills 3Q profit climbs as sales improve Lennar posts smaller fiscal 1st-quarter loss More than 1 million baby slings recalled International Portugal's debt downgraded by Fitch Former Samsung chairman Lee returns to top post British Airways axes perks for striking crew China-Australia LNG deal as Rio Tinto trial ends Google still censoring for some China customers European privacy battle looms for Facebook, Google German business confidence rises in March Report: Fiat to cut 5,000 jobs Energy Oil falls to near $81 on US crude supplies jump Markets Stock futures fall after Portugal's rating cut Other Recent Business News Index Lincoln IGA Don Panchito MKS Jewelers NAPA   Area Gas Prices Regular Gasoline per Gallon Lincoln $2.849 Bloomington $2.899- $2.939 Springfield $2.819 -- $2.859     Logan County ag producers and suppliers look forward to a productive year in 2010.    This online supplement to Lincoln Daily News features articles and interviews with some of the experts in the field, reflecting on the 2009 growing season and projecting ahead about production and industry trends for 2010.   Click here for the online flip-book version                            Swarms, crabgrass, gardens By John Fulton  USDA Farm Service Agency March newsletter 2010 DCP/ACRE sign-up under way Agriculture futures mostly rise on CBOT Agriculture News Elsewhere   Groups align against proposed USDA conservation cuts Child nutrition bill markup set for Wednesday Spring drydown ahead? Farmers welcome projected warmer, drier spring Horse slaughter bill moves forward in Illinois More... Recent Rural Review News Index Upcoming Civic Events              CLASSIFIED ADS Place an ad online     Classified Rates & Info     HAPPY ADS! Announcements Auctions Autos/Vehicles Employment Free Legal Notices Lost & Found Misc. for Sale Pets/Animals Real Estate Rentals Services Wanted

Pizza, pizza in Lincoln, Lincoln. Little Caesars has opened for business in the 400 block of Keokuk. A ribbon-cut yesterday launched the first day for the business in Lincoln. Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)
Personality of the Week Ryan Curry a special young man making an Olympian effort Lincoln Writers Club to meet April 13 YMCA notes Park district notes  Library notes  Oasis notes  School menus Illini Central activities  (PDF) Community Calendar of Events Submit entry for LDN Calendar of Events Friends and Family in the Military  Sponsored by AMVETS Sponsors of the Veterans Honor Roll bricks Community News & Events   CLOSE UP:  March 23 Habitat for Humanity, quilters, Castle Manor, Community Health Fair and Carroll Catholic make Close Up Zooming in on the people, places and things that make this community interesting! sponsored by CHRIS COYNE, Agent -- State Farm Insurance	Upcoming Civic Events
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View of the The Louvre's large new gallery ceiling by Cy Twombly, known for his abstract paintings. Twombly is only the third contemporary artist given the honor of designing a permanent work for the museum in Paris. AP photo by Christophe Ena
Entertainment, Entertainers, Media & Arts Signed 'Wind in the Willows' copy sold for $48,800 Alexie wins PEN/Faulkner award for 'War Dances' NYC prepares for return of King Tut's treasures Robin Wright, Richard Schiff set for B'way debuts Franken enlists 'SNL' star to raise campaign funds Jennifer Love Hewitt shoots Cupid, offers advice CatholicTV rolls out shows in 3-D to attract youth Jerry Springer hosts new GSN dating game show Today This day in history LDN Entertainment Movies & Videos Grab Your Fork -- Recipes Adopt a Pet	Revised March 24     NEW! Food & Recipes Area Restaurant Menus Guzzardo's Italian Villa Chad's Blind
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. waits by his car on Saturday before practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Scotts Turf Builder 300 auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. Earnhardt has downplayed his argument with his crew chief during the race Sunday. AP photo by Wade Payne
Today's Top Sports Stories Prosecutors ask for 3-month sentence for Arenas NFL changes overtime for playoff games NCAA denies Alabama's appeal of sanctions NCAA bracket  Local Sports Cooper takes 2nd in Illinois Elks Hoop Shoot Red Lions split with St. Louis Logan Lanes: Split N Gutter League NCAA Tournament WVirginia PG Bryant out of NCAAs with broken foot Duke looks to end drought, get through round of 16 Baseball Soriano, Soto try to shake off tough seasons Canseco tweets about subpoena in Clemens case Pedroia leaves early with strained wrist Racing Drivers give favorable reviews to spoiler Earnhardt downplays Bristol radio rant Recent Sports News Index	2009-10 Railer Basketball LCHS Athletics Lincoln College Athletics