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Four suspects in Tibbetts investigation
Dec 20, 2018 by Rick Watts
Before investigators arrested a farmhand in the death of Mollie Tibbetts, they scrutinized a neighbor seen washing his car hours after she vanished, an acquaintance who erased his cellphone data, a Nebraska man who ditched…
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Grinnell middle chool closed today due to a water main break
Dec 19, 2018 by Rick Watts
Grinnell Middle School is closed today (12/19) because of a water main break and flooding. Superintendent Janet Stutz says the break early Wednesday morning has caused flooding near the activities entrance and in several classrooms…
Oskaloosa City Council meeting held last night
Dec 18, 2018 by Rick Watts
Starting in March, Oskaloosa residents will be paying more for their sewer bill. Monday night (12/17), the Oskaloosa City Council voted to approve an eight percent rate increase. The average sewer bill would rise almost…
Governor Reynolds will be in Sigourney this morning
Dec 14, 2018 by Rick Watts
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will be making a donut run to Sigourney Friday (12/14). The Governor is scheduled to stop by Oh Donuts at 107 West Marion Street at 8:45am. Carson King, the owner of…
Pella teacher on Governor's Teachers Cabinet
Dec 13, 2018 by Rick Watts
Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the full list of what she calls a "Teachers Cabinet" that she says will give teachers a more prominent voice in education policy in the state. Pella Community Schools welding…
Former North Mahaska Warhawk is part of IHSAA basketball hall of fame
Dec 12, 2018 by Rick Watts
Former North Mahaska standout Grant Stout is part of the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s basketball hall of fame class for 2019. Stout was a four year starter for the Warhawks and a two-time all-state…
A Leighton man was killed in a hunting accident this past weekend
Dec 11, 2018 by Rick Watts
A man from Leighton was killed Sunday afternoon (12/9) in a hunting accident near Lake Red Rock. The Iowa DNR and Marion County Sheriff’s Office say 23-year-old Blake Schroder of Leighton was hit by a…
Senator Ernst to run for a second term
Dec 10, 2018 by Rick Watts
Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa says she will run for a second term in 2020. Ernst told reporters Friday that she would seek re-election. The Republican also said she will support President Donald…
Oskaloosa ready for second stage of revitalization
Dec 07, 2018 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa city planners are ready for the second stage of their downtown facade revitalization program. This phase will cover businesses on the west side of Oskaloosa's downtown square. Architect Tyler Baumgarten with Curtis Architecture in…
Musco provided special lighting for President George H.W. Bush's funeral
Dec 06, 2018 by Rick Watts
"Our team is proud to have the opportunity to be a part of recognizing somebody who has been this great for our country." That's Musco Lighting President Joe Crookham talking about the Oskaloosa-based company providing…
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