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RoundUp: fire danger, murder for hire trial & spring cleaning
Posted: 03.07.2012 at 8:17 AM Updated: 03.07.2012 at 9:30 AM
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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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