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High-Speed Care
How fast should ambulances go?
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Choice of Kagan for Supreme Court to stir social issues
Washington, D.C. - President Barack Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court is elevating touchy social issues in an election year, just as the tea party is showing how volatile and unpredictable the political landscape has become.
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Courtroom renovations
Contractors are pushing to finish the Jefferson County courtroom renovation by the looming deadline for completion.
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Public Safety Committee invites liquor license holders to discuss solutions
People with liquor licenses in the city of Washington — both for bars and bundle sales — are invited to the city’s public safety committee meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the former library. The topic will be ensuring the safety of patrons.
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Hospice of Central Iowa nurses recognized during National Nurses Week
CENTERVILLE — Maybe it was the school nurse who fixed up your scraped knee, the one who helped deliver your child or provided comfort to a family member at the end of life.
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Columbia Police changing search policy
In the wake of a police video that shows Columbia SWAT team members storming a house, arresting a man, and shooting and killing a dog, Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton held a news conference Monday to announce changes to the department's policy regarding narcotics search warrants.
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The Quincy city council learns about unexpected savings for the city
Director of Administrative Services Gary Sparks told the Quincy City council at Monday night's meeting that savings from an early retirement incentive offered last year are greater than expected.
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Raymore City Council approves conceal and carry weapons
For the second time, the Raymore City Council has approved a proposal to allow council members to carry concealed weapons during meetings.
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