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Apr 17, 2013 | The Des Moines Register

Perry is ready to entertain, party as RAGBRAI overnight town

The goal for Perry's overnight RAGBRAI stay can be summed up in the city's theme for the day: Nothin' but a good time! A performance by the hard rock tribute band Hairball will serve as the main act, and the host city will be a sea of "wigs, hairspray, neon lights and everything else" you'd associate with the 80s, said Bob Wilson, executive ... (more)

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Which Famous Movie President Are You?

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Thu Apr 11, 2013

Waukee Today

Responding to the Call: County EMS response begins with 9-1-1

Quick response time and taking the proper levels of care are two factors that the Dallas County EMS Department say they take pride in.

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Waukee Today

A history of Dallas County: Perry

Vast stretches of open prairie was what settlers, including Harvey and John Willis, first saw as they came into what would later become known as Perry.

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Mon Apr 08, 2013

The Des Moines Register

Bill expanding definition of a 'sex act' passes Iowa Legislature

Iowa House approval on Monday means a bill expanding the definition of the term "sex act" will go to the governor to be signed into law.

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Thu Mar 21, 2013

adelnews.com

County set for 5-year construction program

Dallas County will be experiencing multiple construction projects in the next five years under the county's 5-year program.

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