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[Iowa] Can't quit smoking? Study: Genetics may hold key to success

Now, smokers from western Iowa and eastern Nebraska are taking part in a study to determine how genetics may impact their ability to kick the habit.
Radio Iowa
added Dec 31, 2012 09:30
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Iowa City Store Owner Accused of Selling Tobacco Without a License

The owner of Iowa City-based Alsafa Market is facing criminal charges after police discovered he’s been selling tobacco products without a license. Iowa City officers discovered the violation during their standard tobacco compliance checks on Dec. 19, ac
KCRG-TV9 ABC (Cedar Rapids, IA)
added Dec 29, 2012 12:50
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[Iowa] Governor would ban smoking at casinos “tomorrow”

Republican Governor Terry Branstad says if legislators pass a bill to ban smoking at the casinos, he "would sign it tomorrow."
Radio Iowa
added Dec 24, 2012 17:33
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[Iowa] Cigarette price wars & Illinois tax hike eat into Casey's profits

A four percent dip in cigarette sales led to lower profits for Casey's General Stores in the last quarter. Casey's operates in Iowa and 10 other states, including Illinois where lawmakers just raised the cigarette tax. Bill Walljasper, the convenience st
Radio Iowa
added Dec 11, 2012 18:54
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[Iowa] Four Years Later Bars and Restaurants See Positives to Smoking Ban

Statistics show Stephanie's story is shared by many smokers. Overall, restaurants reported little change to their business. "We lost some of the smokers for a little bit, but then they came back," said Brian Cooney, owner of Cooney's Tavern.
WOI ABC 5 (West Des Moines, IA)
added Nov 17, 2012 19:17
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MESSER v. STATE OF IOWA (pdf)

The district court found Lorraine Messer guilty of fraudulent practice in the third degree for possessing 218 packs of cigarettes lacking tax stamps. . . . we affirm the decision of the court of appeals and the judgment, conviction, and sentence of the
Radio Iowa
added Oct 26, 2012 15:46
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Iowa Supreme Court rules on untaxed cigarettes in Oskaloosa

An Oskaloosa woman has lost her appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court for a lesser sentence in the sale of untaxed cigarettes. Oskaloosa police received a tip in early 2010 that Lorraine Messer was selling cigarettes without an Iowa tax stamp on them from her
Radio Iowa
added Oct 26, 2012 15:39
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[Iowa] MPD pledges to snuff out tobacco sales to minors

The Marshalltown Police Department wants to continue the upward trend of tobacco compliance by curbing tobacco sale to Marshalltown youth. In a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, the MPD looks to improve on the 92 percent statewide c
Marshalltown (IA) Times-Republican
added Oct 6, 2012 05:01
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[Iowa, New York] Morningside alum creates 'smoking' off-Broadway show

Tony-nominated lyricist and playwright Bill Russell hasn't smoked cigarettes for decades.
Sioux City (IA) Journal
added Aug 30, 2012 11:44
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[Iowa] A Breath of Fresh Air

County fairs are a place where families go during the summer for a fun day of rides, food and music. But smoking is still allowed at most fairs. Now, the Freeborn County Partners in Prevention are working to change that, one day at a time.
KIMT TV (Mason City, IA)
added Aug 4, 2012 23:05
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