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Iowa News Headlines: Mon., April 21st 2014

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April 21st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Legislative leaders say they could end the session this week despite disagreements over budget bills and Governor Terry Branstad’s policy priorities. They have a strong incentive to close up shop and go home — their daily allowance for working and living in Des Moines runs out Tuesday. Three budget bills on which there are differences are in conference committees, where lawmakers from both parties negotiate compromises.

PLAINFIELD, Iowa (AP) — A water-line break in Plainfield has forced city officials to shut off the northeast Iowa town’s water supply. KWWL-TV in Waterloo reports that city officials aren’t sure how long it will take for crews to fix the problem. City officials say residents should use bottled water until further notice. Plainfield is a town of nearly 450 in Bremer County.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are looking for a 24-year-old man who has gone missing from a Davenport work-release facility. The Iowa Department of Corrections says Tyler Lampe was placed on escape status from the facility at 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Lampe is serving a 15-year sentence for intimidation with a dangerous weapon and escape of felon.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities are investigating a body that was found lying next to a burning vehicle in West Des Moines. Police say officers discovered the body when responding to the fire report around 6 a.m. on Sunday. Anyone with information is asked to call West Des Moines police at 515-222-3321.