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Friday, March 29, 2013  In a bill that passed the senate on Wednesday, new drivers under the age of 18 would need to hold a learner’s permit for a full year before getting a license.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The entire purpose it for the community to get involved in the conversation.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  According to Hanson, officials with the department have believe that the entire deer population on the Drakesville preserve is almost eliminated.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  St. Rep. Curt Hanson says there are some key issues he hopes get addressed at the upcoming legislative session

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Incumbent Republican Curt Hanson and Republican candidate James Johnson for Iowa House District 82 talk election issues

Saturday, September 15, 2012  2012 Kiwanis Kids' Day celebration in Fairfield on Saturday

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Rep. Curt Hanson welcomed members of Project Lead the Way to the House Chambers on Tuesday, March 23.  Shown are (back from left to right): Jenna Dolbeare, PLTW teacher, Taylar Brown, Keaton Phillips, Cory Campbell, Rep. Hanson, and (seated) Karen Swanson, Indian Hills Community College.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  A House-Senate conference committee has outlined a measure that would restrict motorists from sending or read text messages while driving.