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Frigid Weather Sparking Furnace Issues

The steep drop in temperatures has exposed a lot of issues with furnaces that are now running constantly. West Des Moines Fire Marshal, Mike Whitsel, says his department noticed it right away when the cold…
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TOUTING WATER QUALITY, SOIL HEALTH AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOCUS, CRAIG LANG ANNOUNCES SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE BID

BROOKLYN, Iowa – Dairy farmer and former Iowa Farm Bureau president Craig Lang announced his campaign for Iowa secretary of agriculture today, saying he is committed to bringing together Iowans to improve the state's soil…
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Scammers Targeting MidAmerican Energy Customers

DES MOINES, Iowa – (December 22, 2017) – Several MidAmerican Energy customers are being targeted over the phone today by scammers, who are posing as utility employees and threatening to shut off power unless the…
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Three Arrested After Search Warrant Executed

On December 15, around 2:45 PM, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 610 Wood St in Eldon. As a result of the search warrant three people were arrested: 71-year-old Ernest Weeks…
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Water Department Cautioning of Water Main Breaks

The Oskaloosa Municipal Water Department wants to alert Oskaloosa residents of water main breaks within the city on December 27. The first one crews are tackling is on C Avenue West between North C and…
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Identity Released on Deceased Pilot After Crash

On Saturday, December 23, 2017, at approximately 2:20 PM officials of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 2082 210th Street about an aircraft that had crashed. Upon emergency personnel’s arrival, it was discovered…
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Tenco Hydroponic Greenhouse goes “Off the Grid”

The Tenco 4-bay hydroponic greenhouse and the adjacent Multipurpose Facility for processing, grading, and packaging produce officially went “off the grid” on Monday afternoon. A 74.88 kWh Solar System is now operational at these facilities…
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Ottumwa BP Service Station Robbery

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, shortly after 7 PM, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a robbery that occurred at the BP Service Station located at 1301 N. Court. The clerk reported that…
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Tis the Season of Giving for Jasper County Sheriff's Office

On Friday, December 15th, 2017, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Employees participated in a gift card give away. For the 2nd year in a row, an anonymous donor generously provided funding for gift cards. During the…
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Kevin DeRonde Named CEO at Mahaska Health Partnership

The Mahaska Health Partnership (MHP) Board of Trustees announces Kevin DeRonde as Chief Executive Officer. DeRonde brings more than 15 years of healthcare business management and executive leadership experience to MHP.  He is expected to…
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