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Woman's Body Recovered from River in Eastern Iowa

LITTLETON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a woman's body has been recovered from the Wapsipinicon River in eastern Iowa's Buchanan County. The body was spotted around 7:40 p.m. Thursday and recovered later about 2 miles…
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Woman Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter for Killing Mate

AMES, Iowa (AP) — A jury has convicted an Ames woman of voluntary manslaughter for killing her husband. The Story County jury returned the verdict Wednesday against 36-year-old Candace Cummings in the second day of…
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Road Worker Killed in Southern Iowa, Authorities Say

CHARITON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a road construction worker has been killed in southern Iowa. The accident occurred Tuesday in northern Lucas County. The Iowa State Patrol says a motorist didn't see 48-year-old Barbarella…
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Investigation Leads to Arrests for Prostitution

On Friday, June 9, 2017, the Ottumwa Police Department conducted a prostitution investigation after discovering some suspicious advertisements posted on the internet. The ads appeared to be soliciting sex acts in exchange for money. This…
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Iowa Man Guilty of 2nd-Degree Murder in Roommate's Slaying

OTTUMWA, Iowa (AP) — A 25-year-old Wapello County man has been convicted of second-degree murder in the slaying of his roommate. A jury found Erik Davila guilty Friday. Prosecutors say he fatally shot 24-year-old Hugo…
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Iowa Department Investigating Officer for Anti-Islam Posts

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating one of its officers for social media postings deriding Islam and calling the religion an "evil ideology." The Des Moines Register…
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Mahaska Health Partnership Physical and Occupational Therapy Offers Advice for the Workplace

MAHASKA COUNTY – Whether you sit at a desk each day or spend time on your feet at work, your body can potentially face a number of health concerns. MHP Occupational Therapist Aimee Wagner, OTD,…
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2 Men Accused of Cutting Down, Selling State Park Trees

LOGAN, Iowa (AP) — Two men have been accused of cutting down and selling walnut trees from a western Iowa state park. The Iowa Natural Resources Department said Tuesday that 38-year-old Bradley Hagerman, of Pisgah,…
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Medicaid Management Firm Settles Mercy Health Dispute

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A contract dispute settlement means the more than 220,000 Iowans covered by the Medicaid managed care company AmeriHealth Caritas can continue to receive coverage for treatment by Mercy Health Network.…
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Jump Start Registration Slated for June 24 at William Penn University

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)  – It’s not too late to consider attending William Penn University in the fall, whether you’re a local student or an out-of-town resident. To help ease the process, William Penn University will hold…
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