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Who Let the Dogs Out?: Urbandale Morning Report 3/1

Directing Urbandale readers to the most relevant or entertaining news on local websites this morning.

 

  • A Des Moines Buccaneers' fundraiser for the Animal Rescue League Saturday raised nearly $1,000 and an SUV full of donated pet items.
  • Gov. Branstad reportedly has not decided whether he'll sign the "ag gag" bill that makes it a crime to seek work at a livestock operation with the intent of documenting animal abuse. Urbandale Patch blogger Courtney Tompkins wrote about her opposition to this legislation earlier this week. 
  • Are you drawn to storms? Perhaps you should train to be a storm spotter for the National Weather Service this spring. It's supposed to be a busy tornado season. 

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