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Branstad urges limit on local tax authority
He also wants mandatory notice of sex offenders in care sites
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SRF loans go to water quality projects in Appanoose, Dallas and Warren counties
The Iowa Finance Authority recently approved a combined total of $21.4 million in low-cost water quality loans to move projects forward in Appanoose, Dallas and Warren counties.
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Area comes to aid of fire victims
The outpouring of clothing and household equipment donations for victims of a recent apartment complex fire in Hamilton, Ill., has taken volunteers and city officials by surprise – but in a good way.
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Wise plans to testify about Chinese Mamtek factory
The man who claims to have seen Mamtek's China plant is scheduled to testify next week before a House committee in Jefferson City.
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Four arrested in Quincy house raid
Two further individuals were arrested on warrants for aggravated battery in reference to the incident that occurred Thursday, January 5.
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Alyssa Bustamante accepts plea deal
The decision to offer a plea deal may have hinged on a ruling KRCG reported last June.
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