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RoundUp: smoking, fire safety & a peanut butter recall
Posted: 11.17.2011 at 8:38 AM Updated: 11.17.2011 at 9:20 AM
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Iowa smokers frown on United Kingdom's proposed in-the-car ban

In the state with the third-lowest rate, some call the British proposal an infringement.

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Fire-safe holiday season tips from CFD 

The winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire.

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Keokuk School Board weighs offer on property

McDonald’s eyes old middle school site; public hearing planned

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State economic development director to resign

Governor Jay Nixon has announced that the state Director of Economic Development, David Kerr, will be resigning from that position at the end of the year.

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Quincy School Board discusses administrative pay cuts 

Scott Stone said, "I'm going to ask for a 10 percent across the board administrative staff reduction and pay effective with the next contract renewal."

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Peanut butter recall affects 24 states

J.M. Smucker Company is recalling some 16-ounce jars of its Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Chunky sold in several states because of possible salmonella contamination.

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