Willie ever be relied upon again? That seems to be the question surrounding Wiarton Willie, the influential rodent who ...

Fish, frogs and turtles slowed their metabolism for winter and burrowed into the ground to survive in a state of dormancy.

“If a rodent can bring spring in six weeks or less, more power to it.” A good reason to celebrate Groundhog Day.

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On Monday, the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors got its yearly update on what the Muscatine County Historic Preservation ...

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The letter also urged Groundhog Day officials to “sprinkle some happiness” into Phil’s life by letting him retire.

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