NEWS

Last night's rains causing problems

Tuesday night’s heavy rains are causing problems in Blakesburg.  The Wapello County Emergency Management Office says Main Street in Blakesburg is closed because of flooding and there are reports of trees down in the area.  Over four inches…
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Shooting in Jacksonville leaves 3 dead including the gunman

Drini Gjoka tweeted his excitement for the Madden 19 video game tournament in downtown Jacksonville: "can't wait to compete."  About 15 hours later, Gjoka tweeted:  "The tourney just got shot up. I'm leaving and never…
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William Penn loses season opener

William Penn’s football team lost its season opener Saturday at Morningside 49-21.  Coach Todd Hafner says Morningside is one of the better teams he’s seen, but he’s not disappointed in his squad.  “It is what it is.  I thought…
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Pantera Drummer Vinnie Paul’s Cause of Death Revealed

A coroner’s report into the death of Vinnie Paul has determined that the Pantera drummer died of a heart condition. Paul was found dead in his Las Vegas home June 22nd at the age of 54.  According to the…
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Three set sweep for Oskaloosa volleyball last night

Oskaloosa High’s volleyball team opened its home season last night with a three set sweep of Grinnell: 25-12, 25-12 and 25-20.  Freshman Faith DeRonde had ten kills and two service aces to lead the Indians. Junior…
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Glenwood mother gets 50 years for her daughter's October 2016 death

A Glenwood, Iowa woman that was convicted of causing her 8-year-old daughter's death by giving her unprescribed antidepressants has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.  Misty Frazier, 34-years-old, received her sentence last Thursday following…
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Another murder in Ottumwa last week

Jacob Heckethorn is facing charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder after shooting two people in Ottumwa Thursday night.  He is currently being held without bond.  Ottumwa Police arrested him Friday night at his home…
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William Penn gets first loss of the season

William Penn opened its football season Saturday with a 49-21 loss at third-ranked Morningside.  Sophomore running back Ben Sherman rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns for the Statesmen.  But William Penn starting quarterback Tyler Wood was…
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Oskaloosa loses season opener to Pella Christian Friday night

Oskaloosa found out just how good Pella Christian’s football team is.  Pella Christian, the sixth-ranked team in Class 1A, beat the Indians 51-33 Friday night in Pella in the 2018 season opener.  Pella Christian’s Noah Treimer rushed for 120…
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7 cases of West Nile reported in Iowa

Mississippi and Louisiana  are leading the nation in the number of people who have become seriously ill from West Nile virus this year.  As of Aug. 21, Mississippi had 15 out the 133 national total…
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