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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Iowa is now one of two states that issues only lifetime bans.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A subcommittee in the Republican-majority House did not approve the bill Wednesday.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Increases for teacher pay is part of the reform plan in Iowa.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The bill he introduced Wednesday would prohibit abortion from the moment of conception.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Two young Republican farmers who serve in the Iowa Legislature are trying to make it more appealing for retiring farmers to lease their land to beginners.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Tuesday night, Iowa voters chose to re-elect State Representative Curt Hanson to the statehouse, but he will be representing a new district this session.

Friday, April 27, 2012  State Representative Mary Gaskill spoke with KTVO Friday morning about several items, including some of the big bills that are making their way through the legislature.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, April 13, 2012  The clock is ticking at the Iowa State Capitol as the deadline for the end of the session draws near.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  A measure has been approved in the Iowa House of Representatives that would cut property taxes paid by businesses.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  An Iowa legislative panel has approved a measure that could make red light cameras in the state a thing of the past.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Find out how to let your legislator know how you feel.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.