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Jefferson Co. Authorities Investigating Possible Abduction Attempt

Posted: Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 6:46 am

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Authorities in Jefferson County are investigating what might have been an attempted abduction.

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Council Delaying Library Payment

Posted: Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 6:45 am

Washington City Councilors are delaying payment to an architectural firm that they worked with on the new library project.

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Legion Hopes to Act as Support Group for Deployed Soldiers’ Families

Posted: Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 6:44 am
NVC for the American Legion Midwest Region Eugene SchumacherNVC for the American Legion Midwest Region Eugene Schumacher

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American Legion members are hoping to continue serving their country, but on the home-front.

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Washington Co. Engineer to Practice Trade in Brazil

Posted: Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 6:19 am

David Patterson

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The Washington County Engineer plans to practice his trade in Brazil.

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WCRF Announces Fall ‘09 Grant Awards

Posted: Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 10:49 am

WCRF ‘09 Grant Awards:

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Poli Sci Prof. At U of I: Don’t Count Culver Out Yet

Posted: Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 6:47 am

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A recent poll by the Des Moines register indicates Iowa Governor Chet Culver’s approval rating has fallen to a “critical new low.”

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Loebsack Weighs in on Guantanamo Detainees Potential Move to Nearby IL Town

Posted: Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa 2nd District)Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa 2nd District)

Many Iowa Republicans are opposed to the idea of Guantanamo Bay detainees being housed at a prison across the Mississippi

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Mt. Pleasant ISP Commander: Furlough Days Would Mean Fewer Officers on the Roads

Posted: Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Iowa State Patrol Post 13 in Mt. PleasantIowa State Patrol Post 13 in Mt. Pleasant

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State Troopers could be taking some unpaid furlough days

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ACS Holds 34 Annual Great American Smokeout Today

Posted: Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 6:22 am

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The American Cancer Society is urging people to quit smoking…even if only for a day.

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Alliant to Trim Trees in Wellman

Posted: Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 6:17 am

Crews from Alliant Energy will be in Wellman tomorrow (11/20) to trim trees in an effort to reduce the chances of a power outage.

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