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One southeast Iowa lawmaker does not believe the state legislature will be able to stop a reduction in local workforce development services.Iowa Workforce…
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It’s looking less likely that the Iowa Legislature will adjourn its current session on time.Lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their work in Des Moines by…
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This week’s guests on Emphasis are State Rep. Dave Heaton (R-Mount Pleasant) and State Rep. Jerry Kearns (D-Keokuk).They talk to Public Radio’s Jason…
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Southeast Iowa’s newest state lawmaker says he is still getting used to the state capitol.Newly-elected State Senator Rich Taylor (D-Mt. Pleasant) has…
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Jim Steffen (R-Argyle) says southern Lee County needs a new voice in Des Moines.Steffen works at the Iowa State Penitentiary. He also serves in the Iowa…
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State Rep. Jerry Kearns (D-Keokuk) says he has the experience needed to help create and retain jobs in Lee County and Iowa as a whole.Kearns has served in…
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The decision by the Iowa Legislature to revamp the state’s mental health care system has counties struggling to determine their role in the new…
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The three candidates for the Democratic nomination in Iowa’s 42nd Senate District say they will make education a top priority.Bob Morawitz of Fort…
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Lee County is showing support for Keokuk Area Hospital as the Board of Supervisors has pledged $100,000 to the financially-strapped hospital.There is one…
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Jason Parrott’s guest is Ryanne Wood, who is Lee County’s CPC Administrator. They talk about mental health care reform and what is being proposed in Des…