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RoundUp: Iowa gay marriage, a parking shortage & Amber Alerts
Posted: 07.09.2010 at 10:24 AM
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Branstad sees hope for gay marriage vote if GOP makes gains 

A Republican majority in the Iowa House next year would apply sufficient pressure to force both houses of the Legislature to pass a measure allowing Iowans to vote on a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, Terry Branstad said Thursday.


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Rain continues to fall

Camping enthusiasts and others who frequent Oakland Mills are nervously watching the rising Skunk River.


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Council discusses parking shortage around the square

The issue of parking on the square was debated at the Washington City Council meeting Wednesday night.

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Missouri Amber Alert system praised

The Highway Patrol says this week's kidnapping incident involving a Louisiana girl highlights the importance of Missouri's AMBER alert system.


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Sales Tax Hoilday

Since 2007, Missouri has had what's called a sales tax holiday, meaning it doesn't charge any sales tax on school supplies, clothing, and computers.

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Man dies after being struck by train

A Sedalia, Mo man is dead after his vehicle was struck by a train on Route MM at Menefee Rd. Thursday.
 

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