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Group Backs Sales Tax Increase To Fund Water Quality Efforts

(Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A coalition of agriculture, business and conservation leaders say they support a plan to increase Iowa's sales tax to raise money for water…
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Iowa Men Charged After Alleged Ginseng Harvest On State Land

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three Iowa men face charges after state conservation officers say they unlawfully harvested ginseng root from state property. Court records show Kyle Jones and Brent Jones, both of Slater, and…
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Body Found In Basement Of Polk City Home, Fire Officials Say

(Information from: KCCI-TV, http://www.kcci.com) POLK CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a body has been found in the basement of a Polk City home after a fire. Des Moines television station KCCI says the fire…
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Branstad Offers History Plan, Can't Guarantee State Funding

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad announced recommendations for improving the teaching of Iowa history in schools but acknowledged he can't promise he'll support funding the effort. Branstad announced the history teaching recommendations…
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Regents' Budget Idea Has Challenges Because Of State Funding

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The board that oversees Iowa's three public universities says its plan for a new two-year budget system will bring more predictability to tuition expenses for students and their families, but…
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Iowa Officer Disciplined After Yanking Suspect's Dreadlocks

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — An angry white officer repeatedly yanked on the dreadlocks of a handcuffed black man who was arrested after a dangerous high-speed chase in Iowa, then twice hit him on the back…
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Iowa Fugitive Who Fled To Cuba Gets 12 Years In Prison

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man who tried to escape prosecution on federal firearms charges by fleeing to Cuba has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Court records say Shawn Michael Wegmann…
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Pipeline Company Seeks Restraining Order Against Protesters

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The company building an oil pipeline across Iowa is asking a federal judge to issue a restraining order against two protest groups and their leaders. Dakota Access filed the action…
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Homecoming Dresses Get Second Date

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking good at formal dances can be a costly affair for young ladies and their parents. according to Brei Holmes, one dress drive is looking to help make those special evenings more…
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High School Equivalency Diploma Classes Starting In September

Ottumwa, IA, August 24, 2016–   A new session of High School Equivalency Diploma courses begins in September. Attend an orientation meeting about earning your High School Equivalency Diploma on Tuesday, September 6th at 9:00 am…
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