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Sexual Assault Investigation Leads to Arrest In Ottumwa

OTTUMWA -- Authorities who have arrested an Ottumwa man say he was running a false massage therapist operation that led to sexual abuse, and that he is not a first-time offender. The Wapello County Sheriff’s…
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Oskaloosa Shooting Suspect Arrested in Missouri

By Sam Parsons Authorities have arrested the suspect involved with a shooting in Oskaloosa on Monday night. 22 year old Gavin Jones was found and arrested in Missouri, according to the Iowa Department of Public…
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Shooting Suspect Wanted by Osky PD, State Agencies

OSKALOOSA, IA -- A shooting that took place in Oskaloosa Monday night has the Oskaloosa Police Department asking for public help in locating a suspect. On Monday night, officers with the Oskaloosa Police Department were…
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Ottumwa City Council Awards Contracts for Sewer Improvements

By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa City Council met last night and awarded contracts for the Green Street Sewer Improvements Project. Public Works Director Larry Seals said that this project originated last year, but at the…
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Oskaloosa City Council Approves Budget

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met last night and formally approved the city budget and tax levy for Fiscal Year 2024. The tax levy was set at approximately $15.63 per $1,000 of valuation.…
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Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down in Southeast Iowa on Friday

By Sam Parsons Governor Kim Reynolds has issued disaster proclamations in 12 different Iowa counties after multiple tornadoes touched down on Friday and caused substantial damage. The 12 Iowa counties - which include Mahaska, Keokuk,…
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Gateway Helping Hands Accepting Donations for Mississippi Tornado Relief Tomorrow

By Sam Parsons Tomorrow, from noon to 4pm, Gateway Helping Hands will have an enclosed trailer parked in front of the Gateway Church of the Nazarene to accept donations for Mississippi tornado relief. In the…
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North Mahaska's McGriff Named Emerging Leader

NEW SHARON, IA -- Sarah McGriff, North Mahaska Community School’s Business Manager and Board Secretary, was awarded the Emerging Leader Award by the Iowa Association of School Business Officials at the 2023 IASBO Spring Conference.…
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Marion County Development’s Top 10 Under 40 Announced

By Sam Parsons Marion County Development announced their annual Top 10 Under 40 last night at the Knoxville Library.  The MCDC says the annual list was created “to honor young professionals making a difference in…
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Pella School Board Discusses Certified Budget, Natural Gas Costs

By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board met last night and discussed their certified budget process. The board set the public hearing for their certified budget for April 10 and discussed some of the…
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