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Statesmen Tame the Pride: William Penn Defeats Clarke for Seventh Win of Season

DUBUQUE -- The William Penn football team traveled to Dubuque and toppled the Pride 45-21 in Heart of America Conference North division play Saturday. The Statesmen (7-1, 2-1 Heart North) outgained the Pride (1-7, 1-3…
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One Week Remains to Submit Nominations for Mahaska Chamber Awards

OSKALOOSA -- Would you like to nominate a business or individual who has made a big difference in Mahaska County in the past year? Mahaska Chamber & Development Group will again be presenting several civic awards.…
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Bon Jovi Announce Return To The Road For Select 2026 Tour Dates

Legendary rock band Bon Jovi have announced select 2026 tour dates, featuring stadium shows in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The upcoming run of concerts marks the first tour by Bon Jovi…
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NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

NEW YORK (AP) — The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat were arrested Thursday along with more than 30 other people in a takedown of two sprawling gambling operations that authorities…
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Statesmen Selected 10th in Heart Preseason Poll

OSKALOOSA -- The William Penn men's basketball team is pushing for darkhorse status as the 2025-2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll was announced Wednesday, presented by WinWon Technologies. WPU, which was 11-17…
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Iowa food banks brace for demand spike due to SNAP delay

By Katarina Sostaric (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has directed the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to convene regular meetings with food banks and pantries since federal food assistance for over 130,000 Iowa…
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Montezuma's Allison Pargeon Named Central Rivers Teacher of the Year

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education named nine teachers from across the state as the 2026 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year. Representing Iowa’s nine education regions, each teacher was selected for exemplary…
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Joe Walsh, Zac Brown Join 'The Voice' Season 28 As Mega Mentors

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and multi-Grammy award-winning rock musician Joe Walsh and country superstar Zac Brown are set to participate in the upcoming 28th season of the reality television show, "The Voice" as…
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Oskaloosa Cross Country Teams Qualify 3 Runners for State Meet

By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa's cross country teams competed in the state qualifying meet yesterday at Central College and saw a total of 3 runners make the cut. Tierney Carter led the way for the girls…
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Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Tax credits…
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