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Four in custody after What Cheer shooting

Three women and a man are in custody after a shooting last week in What Cheer.  Around 2am on February 19, Keokuk County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call about shots fired.  The victim told…
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Carter still civilly liable for his mother's 2015 death

A Knoxville man who was found not guilty of murdering his mother is still liable for her death.  A Marion County Judge Monday (2/24) refused to vacate a 2018 civil judgement against Jason Carter.  Carter…
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Two indicted in connection with Oskaloosa boy's death last year

You may remember a year ago that 7-year-old David Fogle of Oskaloosa was killed in a house fire.  Now David’s father and the landlord of their home are accused of neglect and child endangerment.  A…
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Ottumwa woman's attorneys try to stop testimony at murder trial

Attorneys for an Ottumwa woman accused of murdering her 5-year-old daughter are trying to keep the state medical examiner from testifying at her trial.  Kelsie Thomas is accused of strangling Cloe Chandler in 2018.  Thomas’…
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Man killed when deer hit by another car goes through his windshield

A man from North English is dead after a two car crash Wednesday night (2/19) west of Sigourney.  The Iowa State Patrol says a Toyota Camry was westbound on Highway 92 shortly after 7 last…
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Mahaska County Board sends letter to Oskaloosa & Pella on future of 220th Street

The Mahaska County Board is sending a letter to the Cities of Oskaloosa and Pella about the status of 220th Street in the area where a proposed airport would be built.  The letter was approved at…
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Oskaloosa City Council meets

The Oskaloosa City Council has a busy meeting Tuesday night (2/18).  The Council will hold a public hearing on a property tax increase.  The proposal calls for a 2.31 percent increase.  The Council will also…
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One dead, one hurt in Keokuk County accident

One woman was killed and another was injured in a one vehicle crash Saturday morning  (2/15) in Keokuk County.  The Iowa State Patrol says 28-year-old Mallory Johnston of Fremont was killed when she lost control…
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Second guilty plea in Shafer death

An Oskaloosa woman is the second person to plead guilty in connection with the death of Ashley Shafer last August.  Holly Kelly pleaded guilty in Mahaska County Court to a misdemeanor count of obstructing prosecution…
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Governor Reynolds introduces Invest In Iowa Act

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is introducing her Invest in Iowa Act.  During an appearance in Oskaloosa Wednesday afternoon (2/12), the Governor talked about her plan and the many areas it covers. "It's an overall tax…
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