Thanks in part to recent movement on property tax and state budget negotiations, Iowa Republican Statehouse leaders expressed optimism Thursday that they soon could finish their work for the year.
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The Clarinda girls and boys track and field teams finished in the top 30 in the 4x100-meter relay Saturday at the Drake Relays
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The default speed limit on Iowa roads would be increased from 55 to 60 miles per hour under legislation that was sent to the governor by state lawmakers Wednesday.
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Shenandoah junior Simon Hennings competed Saturday at the Drake Relays
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The Clarinda girls track and field team competed in two events Friday at the Drake Relays
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Three of the four scorers for the Clarinda boys golf team were in the 30s but all four of Atlantic’s were at 37 or lower as the Trojans put up a 141, beating Clarinda’s 156 Friday, April 24, at the Clarinda Country Club.
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