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Mild temps, stong winds spur warning of fire danger
Mild temperatures, strong winds and dried vegetation are combining to create a threat of grass fires today over large sections of Iowa.
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Appanoose County pursues litigation against SIADSA
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors during their regular 9 a.m. Monday meeting March 5 approved two resolutions to hire experts for the purpose of providing damages and amounts of restitution for their litigation against South Iowa Area Detention Service Agency.
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Early retirement policy may be tweaked
As the Keokuk School District ponders $700,000 in budget cuts for the 2012-13 school year, several staff members have indicated they want to take early retirement to avoid possible staff reductions.
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Murder for hire trial to begin Monday
A former Callao School Superintendent accused of murder-for-hire in the death of her husband is scheduled to go on trial Monday in federal court in St. Louis.
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Spring cleaning: A must or a bust?
The calendar still says winter but your internal clock may be screaming “SPRING!!” (By the way, remember to spring forward your clocks this weekend!)
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Shortening non-violent criminal sentences
The Missouri House on Tuesday gave first-round approval to legislation that could shorten the sentences of some criminals who are placed on probation or parole.
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