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Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The state Department of Public Safety says about 144,000 Iowans have permits to carry a firearm.

Friday, December 28, 2012  If your home or business uses propane to generate heat or run appliances, the Iowa Department of Public Safety has a warning for you.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  We don't know whether the remains are those of 24-year-old Jackie Leigh Douthart, who disappeared last May; or Elizabeth Syperda, who vanished in 2000 at age 22.

Friday, March 23, 2012  The real-life criminalists of the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation process over 15,000 cases a year.

Monday, March 19, 2012  The discovery was made by two children on bikes.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  What are the age and weight guidelines regarding the safety of child carseats?

Monday, August 01, 2011  Governor Terry Branstad signed into law legislation that outlaws newer and potentially dangerous drugs.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  The Keokuk County sheriff will be carrying a memorial with him every day on the job: a handgun ordered by Deputy Sergeant Eric Stein before he was killed in the line of duty.

Monday, April 25, 2011  Twenty-four men and women were sworn in as peace officers with the Iowa Department of Public Safety at the 35th Academy Graduation ceremony on Friday.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  A shooting near Sigourney, Iowa, Monday leaves two people dead, including one deputy sheriff and the suspect.

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Water and electricity don't mix. Fact Finder offers some advice to people returning home.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010  Iowa officials say data from recent years show Saturdays during June have been among the deadliest days on state roadways.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  Additional details trickled out Thursday in the police shooting of a Burlington man during a rural southeast Iowa methamphetamine investigation.

Friday, March 12, 2010  The Iowa Department of Public Safety says it is closing its District 14 headquarters in Ottumwa as a cost-cutting measure.