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Crystal Heights Care Center Covid-19 Outbreak Update

As reported in a press release issued by the care center dated May 23rd, the number of COVID-19 positive employee sat Crystal Heights has reached 8.  The total number of COVID-19 positive residents is now…
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NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule. Make no mistake: This is not your father’s —…
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Wall Street opens lower, but still on track for weekly gain

The Associated Press Stocks are opening mostly lower on Wall Street following a mixed showing in overseas markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% in early trading Friday, but it’s still on track for a weekly…
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VanderBeek wins twice in Webster City

The US Racing Association held an event Thursday night (5/21) in Webster City where some local drivers took part.  In the B-Mods division, Carter VanDenBerg of Oskaloosa finished second in his heat and went on…
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Ottumwa man facing drug charges

An Ottumwa man who was arrested for assault last week is now facing drug charges.  You’ll remember 34-year-old Carlos Mendez was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly threatened a woman with a…
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Trial date set for two men in fatal fire

Two men accused of negligence in a fire that killed a 7-year-old Oskaloosa boy will go on trial in October.  You’ll remember David Fogle was killed in a house fire in February of last year. …
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Alice Cooper Drops New Lockdown Anthem 'Don't Give Up'

Alice Cooper has dropped a new song, "Don't Give Up," and an accompanying video, sending out a message of hope for the world amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "It's a song about what we've all…
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Crystal Heights Resident dies from coronavirus

Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa tells the No Coast Network a resident at the center has died from coronavirus.  Two more employees at the center have tested positive for the virus, for a total…
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Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 2.4 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week in the latest wave of layoffs from the viral outbreak that triggered widespread business shutdowns two months…
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Southern Iowa Speedway Sees First Racing Action of 2020

By Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: One month following the scheduled racing season opener, the Southern Iowa Speedway was able to run races still under the Covid-19 Pandemic guidelines. Following Governor Reynolds restrictions, races were allowed…
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