Video surveillance's pros, cons weighed in small Iowa city

OTTUMWA, Iowa — As they serve loose-meat sandwiches at Canteen Lunch in the Alley, Debbie Quick and Dixie Buck agree that installing surveillance cameras downtown will help prevent crime and make people feel safer.

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City council to consider sign ordinance amendment

The proposed change addresses electronic signs. If passed, some businesses may need to reprogram their signs.

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Disaster declaration not issued after blizzard

The blizzard that rolled through the area last week prompted a response from the county’s emergency management coordinator.

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Open enrollment proposal raises questions at Macon School Board meeting

A Macon School Board member is encouraging district patrons to contact their legislators regarding proposed open enrollment legislation championed by
St. Louis businessman Rex Sinquefield.

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Suspect on the run from Hannibal robbery

Hannibal officers were called at 2:35 p.m. Thursday to the Commerce Bank located at 100 Huck Finn concerning a robbery.

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Bath salts similar to meth, but legal

Authorities say it is deadlier than cocaine, and it's legal.

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