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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 06:32 am

Dallas County News

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Friday | Des Moines Register

Dallas County EMS jobs see high turnover

Dallas County struggles to retain paramedics who often view their positions as a steppingstone to more lucrative jobs in nearby suburbs.

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Related Topix: Iowa, West Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Thu Jul 17, 2008

WHO-TV Des Moines

Former Dallas County Sheriff Facing Harassment Charges

July 17, 2008-- Former Dallas County sheriff Brian Gilbert is facing more problems with the law.

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KCCI

Supervisor Called 'Horses Behind' After Hog Lot Vote

Unset residents addressed the Dallas County Board of Supervisors Friday over two proposed hog confinements.

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Related Topix: Perry, IA, Dawson, IA

Tue Jul 15, 2008

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Dallas County official defends position on bikes

Mark Hanson is not anti-bike. But the Dallas County supervisor and Waukee resident says he's been portrayed that way since the county considered a proposal by the Iowa State Association of Counties.

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Related Topix: Waukee, IA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

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Crowd protests Grimes' address plan

One thing was clear to Grimes Mayor Tom Armstrong and the City Council after Thursday night's meeting: Many of the 200 residents and business owners who attended don't want Grimes to adopt a new address system ...

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Related Topix: Clive, IA, Urbandale, IA, Polk County, IA, Johnston, IA, Grimes, IA

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Des Moines Register

Dallas County fair offers armband deal

A $10 armband will buy unlimited rides from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the Dallas County Fair, just off U.S. Highway 169 on the north side of Adel.

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Related Topix: Adel, IA

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Des Moines Register

Ordinance would be regulatory overkill

Dallas County supervisors are so troubled about a Crawford County court case that they are actually weighing an ordinance that would require some organized bicycle rides to buy liability insurance .

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Related Topix: Crawford County, IA

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Des Moines Register

Eighth lender sues Regency

An eighth lender - this one owned by three credit unions in central Iowa - has filed a lawsuit accusing Regency Cos.

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Related Topix: West Des Moines, IA, Johnston, IA, Marshalltown, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Des Moines Register

With new tax, few changes for Waukee schools

A new statewide sales tax will have one noticeable effect on the Waukee school district: Administrators can breathe a little easier.

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Related Topix: Iowa County, IA, Education Etc., Waukee, IA

Thu Jul 03, 2008

WHO-TV Des Moines

Dallas man freed by DNA after 15 years in prison

A man sent to prison more than 15 years ago has been freed after DNA testing concluded he was innocent.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

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State's new sales tax lets Johnston district plan projects

A new statewide sales tax that will benefit all school districts in Iowa is a "very positive piece of legislation," said Johnston schools Superintendent Clay Guthmiller.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Polk County, IA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

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Olson receives deferred judgment in Polk County theft case

Brad Olson hopes to exit the public sphere now that he made a final appearance in court today for two felony theft cases.

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Related Topix: Polk County, IA, Ankeny, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Des Moines Register

Yepsen: Take pride in veterans cemetery

It is a jewel just beginning to shine. The new Iowa Veterans Cemetery, scheduled to be dedicated Thursday, is something all Iowans can look upon with pride and respect.

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Related Topix: Keokuk, IA, Life, Veteran Affairs, Iowa

Fri Jun 27, 2008

WHO-AM Des Moines

Ankeny DOT Driver Services Office Closed

The Iowa Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle service center in Ankeny is currently experiencing a power outage.

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Related Topix: Ankeny, IA

Wed Jun 25, 2008

WHO-AM Des Moines

Bike Ordinance At Issue In Dallas County

Bicycle enthusiasts all over Iowa are watching a Dallas County debate over an ordinance requiring liability insurance on biking groups of 20-or more people.

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

Guitar Ted Productions

You Can't Ride Here Anymore

Yesterday I recieved a comment in regards to a proposed ordinance in Dallas County that would require "bicycle events" to obtain insurance in order to hold their event/ride in that particular county.

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Related Topix: Adel, IA

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Des Moines Register

Drop idea to require bike-ride insurance

During the 2004 Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, a rider died after he struck a center crack on a road and was thrown from his bike.

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Related Topix: Waukee, IA, Crawford County, IA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Oskaloosa Herald

Iowa roadways remain closed due to flooding

Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation officials.

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Related Topix: Iowa Government, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA, Cedar Rapids Metro, Van Meter, IA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Des Moines Register

Bank seeks to foreclose on Michael Landing property

A fourth foreclosure lawsuit against a Regency Homes company and its executives demands the forfeiture of 135 land parcels and four homes in a high-end 340-acre development named after the founder of the ...

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Related Topix: Foreclosures, Polk County, IA, Des Moines, IA

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Ogden Reporter

Sheriff's Report: June 1 - June 8, 2008

You can link directly to the sheriff's website by clicking here www.boonecountysheriffsoffice.com Sunday, June 1 1:29 p.m.: Christopher Scott, 57, Ames, was arrested at 5615 West Lincoln Way, Ames, on a parole ...

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Related Topix: Tama County, IA, Montour, IA, Polk City, IA, Granger, IA, Iowa

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