County sheriffs say they'll comply with gun law 

Many Iowa sheriffs still have grave concerns about a new state gun law, but they will follow its requirements on issuing permits to carry weapons, two leading sheriffs said Wednesday.

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School district spends more than authorized

The Fairfield school district ended fiscal year 2010 with a negative unspent authorized budget balance, and will be required to appear before the Iowa Department of Education’s School Budget Review Committee. 

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Lee County still leads state in jobless rate

Lee County still has the dubious distinction of having the highest unemployment rate in the state.

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Fugitive could be in North Missouri

Adair County officers are searching for a potentially dangerous fugitive.

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Fifth bomb threat at Western Illinois University 

Western Illinois University students living in Higgins Hall may return to the residence hall. The Office of Public Safety and other emergency personnel have completed a thorough search of Higgins Hall and determined that the building may re-open.

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State employees work 2 Black Fridays in 26 years 

State employees are furious about Gov. Jay Nixon's decision to make the day after Thanksgiving a regular work day.

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