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Alex DeJong Named Oskaloosa Varsity Softball Coach

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa High School has named Alex DeJong as its next head softball coach.  Alex has been with the program the past 2 seasons as an assistant coach and is currently a physical education teacher…
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Voting for Young Ambassador Contest Closes on December 2

OSKALOOSA -- Now is the time to place your votes for the Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador of your choice. Eleven local children, ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s…
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The B-52's Announce 2025 Las Vegas Residency Dates

The B-52's have announced five 2025 dates for their highly successful residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The World's Greatest Party Band, which will be playing their final three Las…
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Investigators believe Wisconsin kayaker faked his own death before fleeing to eastern Europe

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man apparently faked his own drowning this summer so he could abandon his family and flee to eastern Europe, investigators say. Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll said in…
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Whitver to again lead Iowa Senate while undergoing brain tumor treatment

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Republican state lawmakers have reelected Jack Whitver as Senate majority leader. Whitver, of Grimes, announced in mid-May, he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, but would remain in…
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Johnson Tabbed Maxwell Award Semifinalist

IOWA CITY -- University of Iowa junior running back Kaleb Johnson has been recognized as a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, it was announced Tuesday by the Maxwell Football Club. The Maxwell Award has been awarded to…
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Iowa Department of Education releases new state school performance ratings and federal designations

By Sam Parsons The Iowa Department of Education announced new state school performance ratings and federal designations yesterday for the 2023-24 school year. It marked the first time new state school performance ratings and federal…
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Higgins Named Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalist

IOWA CITY -- University of Iowa senior linebacker Jay Higgins has been recognized as one of nine semifinalists for the 2024 Lott IMPACT Trophy, it was announced Monday. The Lott IMPACT Trophy is awarded annually to the…
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US regulators investigating whether engines on 1.4 million Hondas might fail

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that engines can fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers the…
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State universities facing issues as they seek to maintain enrollment

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Enrollment at the three state universities has been holding steady recently, but there are some challenges ahead. Regents associate academic officer Jason Pontius says enrollment remains down from the record…
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