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James Scott, 9-year Mitchellville Councilman, dies of cancer
Nine-year Mitchellville City Councilman James Scott, 70, died Sunday after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Tuesday Apr 30 | The Des Moines Register
Iowa Senate OKs $139 million infrastructure bill with Des Moines-area projects
The Iowa Senate on Tuesday approved $139 million in new state appropriations to pay for prison construction, environmental improvements, state university buildings, tourist attractions and a host other construction projects.
Hagenow: House moves forward on six appropriations bills
In a flurry of budget activity last week, the House moved forward on six major appropriations bills.
Cancer sidelines Mitchellville councilman
A city councilman can influence many things, from the growth of a city to annual budgets and ordinances.
Mitchellville man returns to school to help kids
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS APRIL 20-21 - In this March 25, 2013 photo, Don Berkey, left, helps Mitchellville Elementary School first grader Guage Beirman with his reading at school in Mitchellville, Iowa.