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Mahaska County 4-H & FFA Fundraiser Tonight

The Mahaska County 4-H and FFA Fair is having its annual fundraiser tonight (4/26) at Bradbury Hall at the Nelson Pioneer Farm in Oskaloosa.  Amy Brainerd with the Extension Office says this year, they're emphasizing…
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Solar energy threatened in state known for eco-friendly fuel

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE and DAVID PITT ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — When Todd Miller began his two-person solar installation business in a suburb of Des Moines, one of the challenges he faced was keeping up with…
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Kelderman prepares for Drake Relays

One of the largest track meets in the country, the Drake Relays, is under way in Des Moines.  Dozens of high school and college athletes will be taking part in the Relays, which run through…
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John Lennon biopic will be a stage musical

Nowhere Boy, the 2009 biopic about John Lennon's teenage years, is reportedly being developed as a stage musical. Producers Brian and Dayna Lee of AF Creative Media and Robyn Goodman and Josh Fiedler of Aged in Woo have acquired the rights to develop the film as a stage…
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Oskaloosa girls win two events at Grinnell Invitational

Oskaloosa's girls’ track team finished fourth at Tuesday’s (4/23) Grinnell Invitational.  Faith DeRonde won the discus with a throw of 127 feet, 2 inches and Emma Kelderman won the high jump with a leap of…
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Tuesday high school soccer

In boys' high school soccer, Mason Lucas scored twice in the first half to lead Norwalk to a 4-0 win over Oskaloosa Tuesday night (4/23) at Drost Field.  The Indians boys are now 1-8 on…
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Boy Scouts could be hit with more sex abuse claims

By DAVID CRARY NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyers’ ads on the internet aggressively seeking clients to file sexual abuse lawsuits give a taste of what lies ahead this year for the Boy Scouts of…
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MHP to hold active shooter drill

If you drive by Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa Thursday (4/25) afternoon, you might see something disturbing.  The Oskaloosa Police and Fire Departments will be conducting a major active shooter drill on the MHP campus. …
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Roger Waters reunites with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason onstage

Roger Waters joined his fellow Pink Floyd member, Nick Mason, on stage Thursday night (April 18) in New York for a mini-reunion of sorts. Mason is in the midst of a North American tour with…
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Tuesday high school track meets

In high school track Tuesday afternoon (4/23): Oskaloosa’s boys will compete at the Carlisle Invitational.  EBF’s boys host the Rocket Relays with Pella Christian, Montezuma, Lynnville-Sully, Pekin, Ottumwa and PCM taking part.  The Oskaloosa girls…
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