Budget woes put troopers' jobs in jeopardy 

The already depleted ranks of the Iowa State Patrol could shrink significantly, jeopardizing public safety, unless the Iowa Legislature intervenes with extra money to maintain staffing levels, an official said Monday.

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Santa parade set to pull into Central Park Christmas Eve

Santa Claus will make his annual Christmas Eve visit to Fairfield, sponsored by the local Rotary Club, late Friday afternoon.

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Christmas comes early to 26 county groups, organizations

Enhance Henry County Community Foundation distributes $88,000 at Monday ceremony

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Centralia Police make big cocaine bust

Authorities discovered a "substantial" amount of cocaine in Centralia and made five drug arrests Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The oldest suspect is 21 and one is a juvenile.

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Keokuk businesses evacuated

A crumbling basement wall has prompted the evacuation of historic, downtown retail stores on Main Street in Keokuk.

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Strange objects found behind pharmacy 

The Jefferson City Fire Department cleared the scene after the discovery of some "strange" objects.

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