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RoundUp: straw poll auction, child endangerment & man killed by train
Posted: 06.24.2011 at 8:02 AM Updated: 06.24.2011 at 8:55 AM
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Tensions briefly flare at straw poll auction

Efforts by Republican presidential candidates to land a premium spot at the Ames straw poll in August turned contentious Thursday when a group walked out in protest of a candidate who initially refused to be identified.

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Delay adds to Salvation Army woes

Non-profit organization short $20,000 compared to last year at this time

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Couple convicted of child endangerment

It took a little less than three hours for a jury to convict Fred and Karen Huston of child endangerment on Wednesday in Lee County District Court in Fort Madison.

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Madison man killed by train

A Madison man is dead after his vehicle was struck by a train Wednesday afternoon in Monroe County, just south of Madison.

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Duck hunter charged with wildlife trafficking 

A professional duck hunter and guide has pleaded guilty to federal wildlife charges in connection with the sale of illegal guided hunts.
 

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Jefferson City has flood action plan 

Jefferson City officials have updated city flood plan in anticipation of this summer's flooding.
 

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