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Today at 12:00 PM  The North East Community Action Corporation signed an agreement to have federal inmates build houses behind prison walls.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Program would create revenue stream for department.

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.

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

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, 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.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010  Officials say the Iowa Governors Office of Drug Control Policy will get nearly $250,000 in federal money.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  Under the bill, those convicted of the least severe felonies could not be sentenced to state prisons unless they have two previous felony convictions.

Thursday, April 08, 2010  The ceremony will coincide with National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.

Sunday, December 13, 2009  Investigation of program that releases prisoners early for good behavior.