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Consumers CEO under fire at annual meeting
September 3, 2010
Several members of the Consumers Energy Cooperative called for the ouster of CEO Brian Heithoff at an annual meeting Thursday, saying that their rates were too high and the company was being... » Full Story
Local jailer arrested on drug charges
September 3, 2010
A Marshall County jailer found herself on the other side of the law after being arrested for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine along with eight other Central Iowans Wednesday. » Full Story
Oil platform explodes off La. coast; crew rescued
September 3, 2010
NEW ORLEANS — An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. » Full Story
Hopeful sign: More talks for Israel, Palestinians
September 3, 2010
WASHINGTON — In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for... » Full Story
Judge: Iowa faring better than most
September 3, 2010
With the busiest part of the campaign season just ahead, Lt. Gov. Patty Judge said Thursday she and the governor are just beginning to spread their message. » Full Story
Marshalltown in line for $1 million
September 3, 2010
Local school districts stand to benefit from a chunk of the $96 million in federal funds heading to Iowa as part of the Education Jobs Act. » Full Story
Golden voice for silver celebration
September 2, 2010
The Marshalltown High School/Community Auditorium has big plans to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a big-time voice. » Full Story








BUXTON, N.C.
By MELANIE S.
BAGHDAD — The U.S.