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

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

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  On Tuesday, the Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a bill reforming Iowa’s commercial property taxes.

Monday, January 09, 2012  The 2012 Iowa General Assembly gathered Monday in Des Moines for the first time in 2012.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  State Representative Curt Hanson talks to KTVO about what needed to be done to compromise on Iowa's budget.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  The Kirksville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a proposal to rezone certain properties in Kirksville for commercial use.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  The City of Ottumwa does not support HF691.