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RoundUp: money for law abiders, a nuclear power plant & the Red Cross
Posted: 03.14.2011 at 8:30 AM Updated: 03.14.2011 at 9:45 AM
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Money to reward law abiders

The Iowa Legislature passed a law in 2010 that banned people younger than 18 from using their cell phones in any way while behind the wheel.

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Henry County jobless rate tops 9 percent in January

Despite what state workforce development officials say about an improving economy, Henry County and extreme southeast Iowa bucked the trend according to January 2011 unemployment statistics.

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Habitat house dedication ceremony set Wednesday

The Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity will host a dedication ceremony for its newest home at 912 N. Ninth St. at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
 

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Threat of meltdown in Japan raises Callaway 2 question

In the wake of this week's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, an explosion at a nuclear power plant near the quake's epicenter raised fears of a meltdown.

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Japanese Red Cross: We need money

The American Red Cross stands ready and willing to assist following the earthquake in Japan and the resulting tsunami.

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Man shot in the leg after argument at a house party 

Deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the 2500 Block of Highway NN West in northern Boone County Friday night.

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