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Hawkeyes & Cyclones in NCAA men's tournament

They made it to the dance.  The Iowa Hawkeyes earned a 10th seed in the NCAA basketball tournament Sunday (3/17). The Hawkeyes will take on Cincinnati this coming Friday (3/22) in Columbus, Ohio.  Tip-off time is…
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Dick Dale, surf rock pioneer dead at 81

Surf rock pioneer Dick Dale has died at the age of 81 years old, according to reports. Affectionally known by many as “The King of the Surf Guitar,” Dale is credited as the originator of…
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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Deadly DC Sniper Shootings Case

AP - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider Virginia's plea to reinstate the life-without-parole sentence of a man who as a teenager participated in sniper shootings that terrorized the Washington, D.C.,…
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SKUNK RIVER STILL UNDER FLOOD WARNING

There is still a flood warning for the North Skunk River near Sigourney.  As of early Monday morning (3/18), the North Skunk was measured at 18.77 feet.  Flood stage is 16 feet.  The National Weather…
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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK TOURNEYS UNDERWAY

There’s an indoor high school girls’ track meet Monday (3/18) at Iowa State University.  Ottumwa, Pella, Pella Christian and Newton are among the teams competing there.  And Grinnell College is hosting the SICL Conference indoor…
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David Byrne, Brian May, Trent Reznor Named Among Rock Hall Induction Speakers

Ultimate Classic Rock Queen guitarist Brian May was announced as the presenter who’ll induct Def Leppard into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 29, with pop star Harry Styles named as Stevie Nicks’ presenter. David Byrne was named for Radiohead, Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon…
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William Penn vs. Vanguard at NAIA Nationals

The William Penn Statesmen men’s basketball team learned Wednesday (3/13) who they will face in the opening round of the NAIA Division I men’s tournament next week.  The Statesmen are the sixth seed in their…
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Historic "Bomb Cyclone" Blizzard blasts 100-mph winds across central US

AP - National Guard troops used specialized vehicles with tank-like treads to rescue stranded drivers in Colorado in the wake of a massive late-winter storm that unleashed heavy rain and snow on parts of the…
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High Water Updates

While there’s no longer a flood watch, there is still some high water in the area.  The North Skunk River near Sigourney is at just over 20 and a half feet….about half a foot below…
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deadly fire in rural wapello county

One man is dead after a Saturday night (3/9) house fire in Wapello County.  The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office tells the No Coast Network that firefighters were called to a home on 194th Avenue, about six…
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