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GOP to widen scope of proposed same-sex marriage ban
House Republicans will introduce legislation this week to begin the process to amend the Iowa Constitution to ban not only same-sex marriage but also civil unions and domestic partnerships.
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Winter weather keeps crews busy
The recent rain and resulting ice has kept county road crews busy, though it looks like the ice will be around for awhile.
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Facility problems continue for Washington County Public Health
The Washington County Board of Health (BOH) and the Public Health Department are still facing facilities issues and two new problems have come up in the past month.
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Nixon delivers State of the State - Kinder responds
The Governor repeated several key items multiple times in his 2011 State of the State Address.
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Teenagers possibly to blame for animal killings
The Schuyler County Illinois Sheriff's Department along with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are investigating an unusual case of where animals are being found beaten to death.
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Update: Man "uncooperative" in trailer park murder investigation
Columbia Police have arrested a man wanted for questioning in Tuesday's trailer park murder in Columbia.
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