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Ottumwa policeman put on leave after arrest

An Ottumwa Police Officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for domestic assault.  Officer Jordan Woodward was off duty when he was arrested November 19 for an incident that was reported…
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Mahaska County ballot recount for 2nd District Congressional seat

The recount for Iowa’s Second Congressional District seat moves to Mahaska County Monday (11/23).  You’ll remember Rita Hart asked for the recount after the final count had Mariannette Miller-Meeks leading Hart by approximately 50 votes. …
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Oskaloosa's holiday lights will be turned on Saturday night

A holiday tradition in Oskaloosa will take place Saturday night (11/21).  But like many things this year, Painting With Lights will be different because of coronavirus concerns. "On Saturday, November 21 at 6pm, you'll be…
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One dead after rollover accident in Jasper County

One person is dead after a rollover accident in Jasper County.  The Iowa State Patrol says a semi was eastbound on Interstate 80 shortly after 5am Wednesday (11/18) when the vehicle dropped off onto the…
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Mahaska County convict dies from COVID-19

A state prison inmate from Mahaska County has died of complications from coronavirus and other pre-existing medical conditions.  64-year-old Robert Sirovy died Tuesday night (11/17) at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  In 2006,…
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Oskaloosa Middle & High Schools to start hybrid learning

The Oskaloosa School District is responding to the increase in coronavirus cases across the region. Oskaloosa Superintendent Paula Wright released a video message Tuesday (11/17). "A hybrid schedule for Oskaloosa Middle School and Oskaloosa High…
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Coronavirus deaths in Iowa surpass 2000

BY O. KAY HENDERSON As of this morning, the state website tracking coronavirus data shows more than 2000 Iowans have died of Covid. 2024 Iowans have died of the virus since March, when the first cases…
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Governor Reynolds to Address Iowa on COVID 19

This evening, Gov. Reynolds will give a live address to Iowans on COVID19, the need for Iowans to practice safe mitigation efforts, as well as announce new steps to fight the virus in order to…
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Wapello County Public Health changing hours

Wapello County Public Health is changing its COVID-19 testing schedule because of the upcoming holidays and availability of staff.  On Friday (11/13), the clinic will be open from 2 to 7:30pm.  Starting Wednesday the 18th through…
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Hart seeks complete recount in Iowa’s second congressional district race

BY O. KAY HENDERSON Democratic candidate Rita Hart is seeking a complete recount in all 24 counties of Iowa’s second congressional district, where the current tally shows Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks ahead by just 47 votes. Hart’s…
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