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CAPITOL CHATTER Local officials ask state for more flexibility
Local government officials say they could help citizens better if the state got off their back. State and local officials relationship has eroded, according to Executive Director Jim Miller of the ...
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Survey on park projects is nearly ready to go 
There are a few more tweaks that need to be made here and there, but a community survey to gauge support for a parks referendum this fall is just about ready to go.
By Michelle Leonard , May 07, 2010
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Farmington has deep roots as a tree city
This year’s Arbor Day was a special one. It was the 20th year elementary school students have planted trees in Farmington’s parks. It also marks the 20th year the city of Farmington has been designated as a Tree City, USA.
By Michelle Leonard , May 06, 2010
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After debate, city OKs new cop
Farmington is on tap to get a new police officer in a couple of weeks, but that hiring was called into question at Monday’s Farmington City Council meeting.
By Michelle Leonard , May 06, 2010
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Hitting the books at school board school
From bulky agendas to angry parents, would be members of the District 192 School Board got a sneak peek last month at what they might be getting themselves into.
By Nathan Hansen , May 06, 2010
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Quist gets DFL endorsement for District 36 Senate race
Steve Quist has talked for years about running for office, but when he did he always imagined his campaign taking place in some vaguely defined future election. When his kids were older. When he had more time.
Someday.
By Nathan Hansen , May 06, 2010
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New ice arena rules could cost city
Sometimes, the actions — or, inactions — of a few can have a huge effect on the many.
That seems to be the case with air quality control issues at ice arenas around the state.
By Michelle Leonard , April 29, 2010
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Farmington superintendent not chosen for Iowa City job
Superintendent Brad Meeks is staying put in Farmington, at least for now.
The Iowa City Community School District announced Tuesday that it will hire Wausau, Wis., superintendent Steve Murley as its next superintendent. Meeks was one of three finalists to receive a second interview for the job.
By Nathan Hansen , April 29, 2010
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Anonymous donor will match county parks donations
An anonymous donor has issued a friendly challenge: donate to Dakota County’s forever wild friends by becoming a member before July 1, and he will match total contributions up to $1,000.
April 28, 2010
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A historic first year for Hampton mayor
Hampton made international news in November of 2008 when the city elected Paye Flomo as its new mayor.
Flomo is the first native Liberian to be elected to a government office in the U.S., and some have suggested he’s the first African-born American to be elected, he said.
By Katrina Styx , April 27, 2010
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Iowa City board still deciding on new superintendent
The Iowa City Community School Board is still trying to figure out who it wants to be its next superintendent.
Farmington superintendent Brad Meeks is one of three finalists for the position.
By Nathan Hansen , April 26, 2010
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District seeks input on proposed budget cuts tonight
Independent School District 192 will hold a public input session at 5:45 p.m. April 26 to hear what residents think of proposed budget adjustments.
By Nathan Hansen , April 26, 2010
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Editorial: Vermillion has great value for Farmington
It's easy to overlook the Vermillion River and the potential it has to serve as a resource for Farmington, but that would be a mistake.
April 22, 2010
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Farmington superintendent is a finalist for Iowa City job
Farmington School District superintendent Brad Meeks is one of three finalists for the superintendent’s position in the Iowa City Community School District.
Meeks was interviewed April 15 in Iowa City. He was one of six candidates interviewed for the job in the approximately 11,000-student district.
By Nathan Hansen , April 22, 2010
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Letter: Don’t cut German at FHS
I had the opportunity to attend an open meeting of the Farmington School Board. I was part of a large group of parents, students, alumni and teachers who were interested in the reasons beind the budget cuts in the world language department, specifically the German program.
April 22, 2010
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Letter: Check math on arena claim
This is in response to Don J. in the Mini Rants column from April 15.
Don, said you could have built a sportsplex with two sheets of ice and a pool for the same money it is going to cost to refurbish a 35-year-old ice arena. I think you are about $25 million off.
April 22, 2010
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