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  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A group of  state Republican lawmakers
from areas hit hard by severe weather this year is calling for a special
legislative session to help Iowa recover. They're also offering
proposals for that effort, including canceling the construction of
a new prison in Fort Madison.
 
     FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) - The president of Iowa Central Community
College in Fort Dodge is resigning. The Fort Dodge...
Wednesday News Briefs
An autopsy has confirmed the body found August 11th near the Riverside
Cemetary maintainence building was that of 44 year old Robert Strohm of
Marshalltown.  Strohm was originally reported missing July 28th.  A search
by volunteers along the Iowa River August 2nd did not find anything.
Services for Strohm are pending.


The Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce will hold a School Board Candidates
Forum Thursday at Noon at the Fisher Community...
Tuesday News Briefs
The Marshalltown City Council last night approved the plans and specifications
for extending West Merle Hibbs Boulevard west by nearly 400 feet.  The City's
cost  is estimated at $154,000 dollars.  Work can proceed on the street  that
will provide access to the Village Cooperative Retirement complex under
construction.

The first phase of a recommended sidewalk improvement plan for the city
was approved by the Council.  The City will...
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