Times Republicanhttp://www.timesrepublican.comTop Headlinesen-usSat, 21 Nov 2009 13:50:48 EDTSat, 21 Nov 2009 13:50:48 EDThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssPlans set in motion for JBS expansionhttp://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/521063.htmlMarshalltown's largest employer will grow in size and employment numbers if the city goes forward with plans to sell Margaret T. French Park Monday. In an agreement with JBS USA, L.L.C., the park will be sold to the pork-processing plant at an estimated cost of $223,759 for future its expansion.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:00 EDTSenate Republicans: Test schedules could affect carehttp://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/521064.htmlWASHINGTON - Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care - and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul. ''This is how rationing starts,'' declared Jon Kyl of Arizona, the party's second-in-command in the Senate, during a news conference.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:06 EDTPolice ask for public's help three days after armed robberyhttp://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/521065.htmlThursday night, the police issued a press release making the public aware of an armed robbery that took place Tuesday evening in Marshalltown. The robbery took place at the I Wireless store, 29 S. First St., when a man walked in displaying a semi-automatic handgun and demanded money. The clerk complied with the request and the gunman left with an undisclosed amount of cash.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:49:55 EDTParks and Recreation set proposed dog park feeshttp://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/521066.htmlGetting close to its $30,000 fundraising goal, Marshalltown's new dog park is slated to open by June. Having worked with a citizen committee for several months, Parks & Recreation Director Terry Gray said the group researched existing parks throughout the state, resulting in proposed fees for its us.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:50:55 EDTRubashkin seeks acquittal; judge denies bailhttp://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/521067.htmlIOWA CITY - A former kosher slaughterhouse manager convicted of financial fraud has asked for an acquittal or new trial, saying prosecutors unfairly brought in evidence of immigration violations. In a motion filed late Thursday, Sholom Rubashkin's attorney said his conviction on 86 counts of financial fraud should be overturned because prosecutors didn't abide by rules established by U.S.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:51:23 EDT