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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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Three Boys Charged with Shooting of 14-Year-Old in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Three teenagers have been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a 14-year-old in Cedar Rapids. Police said in a news release Thursday that a 16-year-old and two 15-year-olds…
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Mahaska County Man Wins $17,572.85 Progressive Jackpot Prize

CLIVE, Iowa – A Mahaska County man has claimed a $17,572.85 progressive jackpot prize. Larry Shepherd of Fremont won the prize playing “Cherry Twist Progressive InstaPlay,” a $2 game. Cherry Twist Progressive is a progressive…
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Iowa Kids Raise Collapsed Shed Roof, Drag Dad to Safety

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — A central Iowa man is expressing a special pride in his children, who rescued him from under the roof of a shed that collapsed on him. Matt Gannaway and his children…
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Firefighters Unable to Find Man Spotted in Des Moines River

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say rescue crews have been unable to find a man spotted in the Des Moines River. Des Moines firefighters recovered a boat the man was seen using Monday afternoon.…
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Grinnell Regional Family Practice Earns National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care

The National Committee for Quality Assurance announced that Grinnell Regional Family Care, Grinnell, has received the NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level 3 Recognition. Clinic providers Roy Doorenbos, MD; Michelle Rebelsky, MD, FAAFP; Jacob Boyer,…
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Ex-Iowa Fire Academy Manager Gets Probation in Test Scandal

NEVADA, Iowa (AP) — A former Iowa fire academy administrator has been given two years' probation for falsifying test scores that were used to improperly certify thousands of firefighters. Former Fire Services Training Bureau certification…
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Computer Camp Returns to William Penn University

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Would you like to expand your child’s computer literacy beyond playing games, writing stories, and browsing the Internet? Do you want your child to learn how math can be fun and directly…
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