A charge of extortion against Larry Teeples, 77, of Jefferson was dismissed Tuesday in Greene County district court. The Honorable Joseph B. McCarville dismissed the Class D felony charge against Teeples in granting a motion for dismissal by Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn. Court costs were assessed to the state.
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Flood risk increasing this week
Updated Wednesday, 1:30 pm The National Weather Service predicts an increased risk of flooding this week. Rain totals from Tuesday through Thursday will be 1 to 2 inches over western and much of central Iowa.
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March 11, 2019 FIRST FUNNEL This past week was the first “funnel” of the legislative session. The funnel is an important step in the legislative process because it’s the last opportunity for committees to consider house bills. If a bill didn’t pass through a committee by last Thursday, it can’t be discussed again until next year. More than 200 bills…
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