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Harkin supports Gronstal on gay rights; may reverse stance on Defense of Marriage Act
U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, predicted Thursday that Iowa Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal will be reelected, and he indicated he may reverse his support for a federal law defining marriage as between one man and one woman.
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School district takes steps for reduction in force
Twenty-seven envelopes, sealed and taped closed, identified only with a letter from A through Z, plus AA, were accepted by the Fairfield school board during the board meeting Monday evening.
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Survey on mental health reform offered
With the Iowa Legislature discussing methods to reform the current mental health system, Washington County Mental Health Disability Services director Bobbie Wulf is asking people to take an online survey to express their ideas on how the reform should go.
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Kirksville Council to vote on dangerous animals ordinance
After a lot of discussion and some changes, the Kirksville City Council is ready to give final consideration to a dangerous animal ordinance at its meeting on Monday.
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Americans buying 'magic pill' to prevent radiation sickness
Although experts say radiation making it's way to the continental United States from Japan is highly unlikely, pharmacies across the nation are getting calls about a radiation prevention drug.
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Former police officer testifies in appeal of murder conviction
A former Columbia Police Officer testified in court on Wednesday, asking a judge to throw out his life sentence.
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