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Week in Review: Politics, Alice's Road Progress, Winter Weather and More

In case you missed something, here's a recap of the news and events from Waukee Patch for the week of Jan. 16 - 22.

1) On Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reported that suspended his campaign for the presidency. Huntsman skipped campaigning in Iowa last year only showing up for the debates held here. Huntsman has endorsed Mitt Romney.

2) Also Monday, we asked readers about . The Banfield Pet Hospital recently compiled a list of the most popular dog names. Was yours on it?

3) Tuesday, it was the cat's turn. The Banfield Pet Hospital also chose the most popular names for felines. ?

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4) On Wednesday, we showed you a made about how the school used the Apple iPod Touch and iPad technology in the classroom.

5) Also Wednesday, we gave you a and what you need to know when it snows in Waukee.

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6) First thing Thursday, we told you about the great news the city of Waukee received regarding the . The approval will allow progress to move forward on the Alice's Road Corridor project.

7) On Thursday, the from Iowa Caucuses, Jan. 3. That night, Mitt Romney was declared a winner by eight votes. In the final count, Rick Santorum came away the winner by 34 votes. We had on what they thought of the outcome and how it might affect future caucuses.

8) Also Thursday, we previewed a visit by Waukee author . Davis recently released his second book, "Left Behind and Loving It.

9) Friday, we told you about the held Saturday at Waukee High School. Tofteland was a former wrestler in Waukee who was killed in a car accident at the age of 24. The tournament helps fund a scholarship set up to honor Tofteland and help participants in the Waukee wrestling program to go to college.

10) Also Friday, we gave you information on a and the generous donation he made to the Library in his will. The $700,000 gift will be used to add a meeting room honoring Ori's parents and those who worked in the Shuler Coal Mine.

11) On Saturday, we told you how and what implications that might have on the 2012 campaign.


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