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RoundUp: prison guard firing, burglary ring & fallen soldier welcomed home
Posted: 07.20.2012 at 7:34 AM Updated: 07.20.2012 at 8:15 AM
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Guard from Montrose who kicked prisoner contests firing

A state corrections worker shown in a prison video kicking an inmate said Wednesday that he is contesting his firing.

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SIEDA receives donation to improve oral health in Appanoose County

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation donated 8,400 toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss to the Iowa Head Start Association.


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Local teens win a trip to the nation's capitol

Brooklynn Tory of West Point, and Holly Stauffer of Fort Madison recently participated in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program in Washington, D.C., sponsored by Access Energy Cooperative.

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Saddle investigation uncovers burglary ring

What began as an investigation into stolen saddles in Excello has led to a second arrest, and Macon County Sheriff's deputies believe they've solved a multi-county burglary ring.

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Dangerous heat expected to return to region 

Heat is forecast to return by Sunday and intensity next week.

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Fallen Columbia soldier welcomed home by hundreds 

The body of Army Spc. Sterling Wyatt was returned to Columbia and his family Thursday. Wyatt was killed last week in Afghanistan when an IED hit his vehicle.

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