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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Adams County is considering housing federal inmates in an effort to boost revenue at the Adams County Jail.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The Iowa Department of Corrections plans to close its mental health center at the Fort Madison Prison.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  One sheriff in Northeast Missouri thinks there needs to be a change in the way state funding is distributed to local sheriff departments.

Monday, August 27, 2012  The Lee County Iowa Sheriff's Department has new Chevy Tahoes for some of the deputies who patrol the county roads.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  A Fort Madison prison guard shown kicking an inmate is contesting his dismissal.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  A book highlighting Louisiana, Missouri will be the focus of a lecture at the Missouri History Museum.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Freed hikers detail strife in Iran prison, say they were held simply because they're American

Friday, August 26, 2011  Illinois legislators worried about drop in number of prison guards if everyone eligible for retirement takes it next year.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The City of Hannibal municipal court system and it's police department have come up with an innovative way for people convicted of a crime to pay off their fine.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Suspect escaped during prisoner transfer

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Suspect caught after foot chase in Quincy.

Thursday, April 21, 2011 

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  Obama allows new military trials at Guantanamo after 2-year ban; could include 9/11 suspects

Friday, February 18, 2011  APNewsBreak: Key Demjanjuk trial witness now under investigation for murder as Nazi camp guard.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Iowa prisoners could soon be making their own toilet paper to save taxpayers money and provide jobs.