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Furbearer season preview

DES MOINES -- Iowa’s furbearer season begins November 1, and state wildlife experts say most species populations are in good shape. “Most species are trending higher, except for gray fox and possibly muskrats,” said Vince…
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Man Sentenced for Role in Death Concealment in Newton

NEWTON – A Hudson man who was arrested earlier this year during a death investigation was sentenced this week. 47-year-old Thomas Patrick Olofson was one of four men accused of attempting to conceal the death…
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Elton John's 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy' Receives 50th Anniversary Reissue

Elton John has shared a new, 50th-anniversary reissue of his 1975 album, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. The special reissue is available on multiple formats, including 2LP, 2CD, and 1LP, Live At Midsummer…
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Ringo Starr's First Four Solo Albums Reissued On Vinyl

Beatles legend Ringo Starr's first four solo albums have been reissued on vinyl. Brand new limited-edition pressings of Sentimental Journey on Buttermilk Yellow color vinyl, Beaucoups of Blues on Baby Blue color vinyl, Ringo on…
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NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of Rozier, Billups

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA, in reaction to the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups last week for their alleged role in gambling schemes, has started a review of…
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Pheasants flourished after being introduced in Iowa more than 100 years ago

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The 100th pheasant season opened Saturday in Iowa for a sport that Iowa DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says had a humble start. The first pheasants were released from William…
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Statesmen to Season-High 19th Entering Peru State Battle

OSKALOOSA -- The William Penn football team holds its best position of the year heading into a huge league battle as the NAIA released its seventh top-25 poll Monday, sponsored by Netting Professionals. WPU (7-1,…
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Ottumwa, Knoxville CSDs Among 28 School Districts, to Receive Grants to Further Advance Reading Proficiency

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education awarded $3.8 million in competitive subgrants to 28 Iowa school districts and public charter schools to develop and implement local plans for accelerating student reading proficiency. “Iowa…
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US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world’s two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim…
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It’s all trick and no treat, Iowans need to beware of ‘ghost tapping’ scams

By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans are being warned about a new type of scam that might sound like Halloween fun, but it’s actually the first step toward having your identity stolen. Khesha Duncan, with…
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