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DTV converter box program running low on funds

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 3:59 PM

Coupons may still be available, though there will be a wait.

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Ft Madison School Board meeting

By Jarod WellsMonday, January 05, 2009 at 6:12 PM

On the agenda will be the options found from a study done by an architectural company dealing with the condition of school buildings.

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Owner of Otis Campbell's Bar and Grill reacts

By Jarod WellsMonday, January 05, 2009 at 6:06 PM

Larry Duncan says he's opposed the Iowa Smokefree Air Act since it went into affect July 1st, which is why he's continued to allow customers to smoke in his business.

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Franken on top in Minn. recount; Coleman to sue

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 4:42 PM

A Minnesota board on Monday certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, whose lawyer promised a legal challenge that probably will keep the race in limbo for months.

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New intelligence director may lead smaller agency

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 4:37 PM

President-elect Barack Obama's top pick to become national intelligence director won high marks for countering terrorism in southeast Asia after 9/11, but he will preside over an agency that may be downsized somewhat under the new administration.

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West Burlington bar could lose liquor license

By Rajah MaplesMonday, January 05, 2009 at 4:26 PM

No business in the state has lost its liquor license for failing to comply with Iowa's Smokefree Air Act, but that could change in 2009.KHQA's Rajah Maples investigated the issue for this KHQA FactFinder Report. This is what she found.

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Judge sides with former Hooters waitress

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 4:09 PM

A former Hooters waitress who claims she was fired from her job because she had bruises on her face after a domestic assault has been awarded unemployment benefits.

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Vilsack confirmation hearing set for next week

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 4:06 PM

U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin says the confirmation hearing for former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack as the nation's next agriculture secretary will be on Jan. 14.

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Prosecutors want Madoff held without bond

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 4:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) - Prosecutors in New York are asking a judge to put Bernard Madoff (MAY'-dawf) behind bars without bail.

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Stocks turn cautious after last week's rally

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 3:57 PM

NEW YORK (AP) - Caution has returned to Wall Street as investors collected some profits after last week's huge rally even as they find encouragement from President-elect Barack Obama's calls for an economic stimulus package.

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Demolition begins on downtown Quincy building

By Rajah MaplesMonday, January 05, 2009 at 3:04 PM

Demolition started Monday on the downtown Quincy building destroyed by fire last week.KHQA's Rajah Maples spoke with one of the building's owners, Bret Austin of Austin Properties.

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Investigation into fatal fire in Burlington

By Rajah MaplesMonday, January 05, 2009 at 2:53 PM

Burlington's police and fire departments along with the Iowa State Fire Marshal are investigating a fatal fire in Burlington Sunday night.A report of smoke coming from 13-46 Griswold Street came in shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday night.

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Burris heads to Washington

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 10:58 AM

Senate appointee Roland Burris travels to Washington Monday even as Democratic leaders continue to say he won't be seated.

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Obama has crisis meeting on economy

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 10:47 AM

President-elect Barack Obama will be holding a series of meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill Monday.

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World leaders converge on Israel in push for truce

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Israel seized control of high-rise buildings and attacked houses, mosques and smuggling tunnels as it pressed its offensive against Hamas rulers on Monday.

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Richardson's withdrawal leaves gap in Cabinet picks

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 10:15 AM

The Cabinet that President-elect Barack Obama picked on a fast track has an unexpected opening, with New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Obama's choice for commerce secretary, withdrawing under pressure of a federal investigation into how his political donors landed a lucrative transportation contract.

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Stocks pare losses after construction data

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:58 AM

NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street is showing a little relief over a government report that construction spending has fallen less than economists had forecast

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Kids alone for days, parents dead in locked room

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:54 AM

A couple who hadn't been seen since New Year's Eve have been found dead inside their locked bedroom with their cying 9-month-old daughter, and three older children had been left out on their own.

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Jobs has hormone imbalance, will remain Apple CEO

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:53 AM

Apple Inc. founder and Chief Executive Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer, said Monday that a hormone imbalance is to blame for the weight loss that has prompted worries about his health.

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Police standoff ends at Georgia motel

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:49 AM

A former South Carolina policeman holding an infant and two women hostage in a Georgia motel surrendered peacefully Monday after a 13-hour standoff.

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Construction spending falls less than expected

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:47 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) - Construction spending fell less than expected in November as record activity on nonresidential projects helped offset another steep decline in housing.

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Obama's girls enroll for classes at private school

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:41 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) - First things first: President-elect Barack Obama's two daughters have checked into their new school in Washington.

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West Burlington IA bar & grill in trouble

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:28 AM

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Proposal for Ft. Madison School District buildings

By Jarod WellsMonday, January 05, 2009 at 9:23 AM

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Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn comments on Blago

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:17 AM

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