Branstad to release shutdown contingency plans 

Gov. Terry Branstad's administration says it will release plans for how Iowa will handle a possible July 1 government shutdown.

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Reading scores stump school officials

In some areas, reading scores are moving in right direction, superintendent says.

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Room for improvement in Iowa's budget, economy, property taxes

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Tuesday morning said the state needs to implement a responsible, sustainable two-year budget, reform and provide property tax relief and develop a marketing program with public and private partnerships to promote economic development.

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Fayette students will pay more for meals 

Breakfast and lunch costs will increase by five cents for students and staff this fall in the Fayette R-III School District.

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Gas leak in downtown Hannibal 

Streets are back open Thursday night after a gas leak in Hannibal blocked travel and shut in nearby residents.

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Local battle holds re-enactment weekend 

The 150th anniversary commemoration of a civil war battle begins Friday.

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