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Monday, June 03, 2013  KK Finishing has resubmitted their application for their CAFO operation

Monday, June 03, 2013  On Monday the state will kick off a series of public hearings to explain the proposed health care plan recently approved by lawmakers.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  In a 4-1 vote last week, City Council approved a request per the vet clinic’s owners to change the land on 2305 N. Court St. into a C-1 commercial zone, but on Tuesday, Mayor Flanders said he is vetoing that ordinance.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Iowa lawmakers are expected back in the state Capitol on Wednesday and legislative leaders say they are close to concluding the 2013 session.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Gov. Terry Branstad is easing his staunch opposition to expanding the Medicaid program in the state.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Some Iowans are starting to worry about what the debate means for their doctor visits.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Monday, April 15, 2013  The debate rages on in Des Moines overa health care plan for Iowa.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Democrats are for Medicaid Expansion while Republicans are not.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Friday, March 08, 2013  Adair County Sherriff’s Office numbers go up significantly.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Army GI says he leaked secrets to WikiLeaks to expose US 'bloodlust' in 2 wars, spur debate