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Friday, May 25, 2012  New law outlaws 43 synthetic drug compounds.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

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

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy announced Wednesday more than $4 million in federal grants has been awarded to 36 drug prevention, treatment and enforcement initiatives throughout Iowa.

Monday, December 06, 2010  A new computerized tracking system has stopped more than 10,000 people who attempted to buy products containing a cold medicine used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010  State drug control officials are warning residents about a new substance marketed as fake or synthetic marijuana and say it already is responsible for the death of one central Iowa teen.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010  Officials say the Iowa Governors Office of Drug Control Policy will get nearly $250,000 in federal money.

Monday, June 08, 2009  The Iowa Governor's office of Drug Control Policy wants input on policy changes.