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April is Distracted Driving Month

-Submitted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety Distracted driving is one of the fastest growing safety issues on the roads today. Distracted drivers aren’t just a threat to themselves: they’re a danger to everyone else…
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Songwriter Kenny O’Dell Has Died

GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Kenny O’Dell died Wednesday of natural causes at the age of 73. O’Dell was responsible for such songs as Charlie Rich’s 1973 number one "Behind Closed Doors," which earned O'Dell his GRAMMY…
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Trail Run in Oskaloosa is a 'Pot of Gold'

Photo/article submitted by Kate Van Gilst, Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation (OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Dedicated half marathon runners conquered the entire trail this past Saturday, despite the cold rainy and snowy weather. The Oskaloosa Education Foundation…
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Offbeat News: The Best Birthday, Stupid Criminals & More

"Listen to Your Body" Kevin Daly knew something was up when he had trouble losing weight in his midsection. He’s naturally tall and slim and was always athletic growing up, so the extra pounds were…
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Shooting Investigation Underway in Washington, Iowa

(WASHINGTON, Iowa) – At approximately 6:50 PM on March 28, 2018 the Washington County Communications Center received a report of a shooting at 106 South Avenue B in Washington, Iowa. Emergency personnel from the Washington…
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Chegwidden Wins Second Tournament of Year at Kansas Wesleyan

(SALINA, Kan.) – William Penn University's Zachary Chegwidden (So., Essex, England, Business Management) led all individuals on the links, but unfortunately the William Penn University men’s golf team could not come up with a sweep…
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Mahaska County Primary Election Candidates Announced

(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – The Mahaska County Deputy Auditor’s Office has released a listing of candidates on the ballot for the 2018 Primary Election for Mahaska County Offices. The County Candidate Withdrawal Deadline is Friday, March 30.…
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Offbeat News: New Organ Discovered, Stupid Criminals & More

"Newly Discovered Organ Hiding in Plain Sight" After all this time, you’d think scientists would have the human body figured out, but it seems they’ve just discovered something new. According to a new study, scientists…
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Central College Women's Golf Opens Season

The Central College women’s golf team opened its spring season at the Mike “Fluff” Cowan Women’s Invitational hosted by William Penn University on Tuesday, March 27. The Dutch finished runner-up with an 18-hole total of 324.…
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State Objection Panel Rulings

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – The State Objection Panel, comprised of Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, State Auditor Mary Mosiman and Attorney General Tom Miller, met Tuesday to hear several challenges to candidates’ nomination petitions…
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