New Iowa Poll: Huckabee, Obama each lead by 9 points

New Iowa poll by the Quad-City Times puts Huckabee and Obama in the lead by 9-points each.

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Same-sex couples line up to get Iowa marriage licenses

Same-sex couples got in line this morning to fill out forms, pay a $35 fee and receive smiles and congratulations from Polk County officials.

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John Edwards 'embarassed' by pricey haircut

As a gusty spring wind tousled his neatly trimmed locks Friday, Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said he's embarrassed about his now famous $400 haircut.

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Iowa Senators asked to minimize Solitaire

A state senator from Waverly is worried the view from the Iowa Senate's lofty gallery might cause Iowans to look down on their legislators. Sen. Bill Heckroth was in the gallery above the Senate this week with visiting family members.

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Q-C barbers call Edwards' $400 haircut 'impossible'

Quad-City barbers put down their shears and sputtered words like "preposterous" and "impossible" Wednesday when they heard of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards spending $400 for a haircut. In the Quad-Cities, $10 or $12 is about average.

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100 engage in mall brawl

About 100 juveniles brawl at NorthPark Mall in Davenport, Iowa, ending in 8 arrests.

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Angry voters ask: How do I 'deregister?'

Scott County (Iowa) Auditor Karen Fitzsimmons said Thursday that she expected to see 20,000 ballots cast through absentee and satellite voting, which are closing in on their deadlines. Instead, her office has collected 15,000 ballots.

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McCain: I''d commit suicide (if the Democrats win back Congress)

U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.., offered some dark humor on the upcomming elections during a campaign support stop Wednesday in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Mother tries to trade son to pay debt

A Davenport, Iowa, woman allegedly tried to trade her 4-year-old son to get rid of a $200 debt she owed on a wedding dress, police said Tuesday. Marcy Gant, 31, was arrested Tuesday. She is charged with one count of purchase or sale of an individual.

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Alleged pot-dealing mayor steps down from post

Wilton, Iowa, Mayor Richard Summy, who is facing drug charges, resigned his position on Monday. The resignation was unanimously accepted by the council with no comment. Summy was arrested Sept.

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Davenport Diocese files for bankruptcy

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