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Thursday, January 17, 2013  Second hand smoke still a concern  in the area.

Monday, July 16, 2012  College campuses nationwide are going smoke free.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  A city-wide smoking ban took effect Sunday in Hannibal.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  A city-wide smoking ban took effect Sunday after 56 percent of voters voted in favor of the ban on the April 3 ballot. The new law bans smoking in all indoor public places and in city-owned vehicles.

Monday, November 14, 2011  It's becoming more common than not to see smoke-free communities. Would you support Hannibal's steps to go smoke-free?

Thursday, April 01, 2010  Police cited Hard Rock Saloon owner Linda Hardy twice for failing to ensure a smoke-free environment.

Thursday, July 23, 2009  Breathe Easy Hannibal to host speed dating event to advocate smoke-free environments for health.

Sunday, February 08, 2009 

Monday, January 05, 2009  Larry Duncan says he's opposed the Iowa Smokefree Air Act since it went into affect July 1st, which is why he's continued to allow customers to smoke in his business.

Thursday, February 14, 2008  Iowa House leaders have canceled Thursday's debate on proposal to ban smoking in most public places because of a filing error.House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines says the debate will be rescheduled next week.

Thursday, February 14, 2008  A bill that bans smoking from Iowa restaurants and bars but allows it in casinos and small private clubs is up for debate Thursday in the House.Anti-tobacco activists are pushing to allow counties and cities to enact local control, saying those bans would less likely include exemptions.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008  Some Iowa Republicans are taking issue with ads by the state health department promoting a smoking ban for restaurants and bars.The Iowa Department of Public Health spent nearly $600,000 on the ads, which are running as the Legislature debates bills that would outlaw smoking in most public places.

Friday, January 11, 2008  Banning smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places in Iowa could soon be up to local governments.

Monday, July 23, 2007  CAs of Jan. 1, all public places in Illinois will be smoke-free

Tuesday, April 10, 2007  Bill would require all businesses to be smoke-free, even in restaurants and bars.