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Friday, May 03, 2013  Iowa's governor talks about the state's decreasing unemployment rate, jobs and opportunities for economic growth at a town-hall meeting in Fairfield.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Governor Branstad talks jobs, health and education with Bloomfield residents.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Branstad brought local government officials who support the proposal to his weekly news conference Monday at the state Capitol.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  This past week, the house passed their version of the education reform package.

Friday, January 25, 2013  According to the city’s proposed budget plan for the next fiscal year, residents will see a 1 percent increase in property taxes from the city.

Monday, January 14, 2013  For the 85th time, the Iowa General Assembly was gaveled in with its usual pomp and circumstance Monday.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Tax largely funds road repair and maintenence in Wapello County.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Leaders within the City of Ottumwa know how important it is to get the local option sales tax passed in the upcoming general election, however, many residents are still confused on what the funds would go towards if it was passed again.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Proposed 2012 tax rates for Adair County.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  You will see you the increase on the tax bills that will be mailed later this year.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad was in Mount Pleasant Tuesday holding a town hall style meeting

Monday, March 12, 2012  Viewers wanted to know more about property taxes for the Facebook Story of The Day.

Monday, March 12, 2012  For Monday's Facebook story of the day, you chose to know more about how property taxes are calculated.