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RoundUp: Culver pushes for green jobs, health expo and the Mississippi River
Posted: 09.21.2010 at 8:48 AM
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Culver pledges push for more green jobs 

Gov. Chet Culver said Monday that he would work to double Iowa's 9,000 green jobs if he wins a second term, pointing to a proposed $12 million renewable energy training center in Newton as a key to meeting the goal.


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Expo to showcase what’s new in health, wellness

The Southeast Iowa Wellness Expo will have exhibits, demonstrations and educational sessions.


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New documentary captures majesty of Mississippi River

More than 200 people gathered at the Rand Park Performance Pavilion Friday evening to watch “The River Is Life,” a documentary about two men kayaking down the full length of the Mississippi River.

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Moore extradited to Kentucky

A Marceline man charged with first degree rape in Kentucky ... has been extradited to the Bluegrass State.


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MARISSA, ILL. -- Police say the body of a missing special-needs teenager has been found in a pond between Marissa and Lenzburg.

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Shelley Richter to enter plea 

A Cole county woman charged with child abuse is expected to enter a plea Tuesday.


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