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High Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect by State Patrol
Apr 06, 2018 by Rick Watts
(DES MOINES, Iowa) – The Iowa State Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle yesterday on Hwy 218 near Nashua around 9:30 am for a speed violation. The driver, 21 year old Devon Cooke of Miami,…
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Oskaloosa Optimist Flag Project Continues to Grow
Apr 05, 2018 by Rick Watts
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – In 2012, the Optimist Club of Oskaloosa began a project of placing flags in city resident’s yard as part of a club project to promote patriotism and help fund the club’s projects.…
Offbeat News: A Puppy Gets a Tummy Tuck & More
Apr 05, 2018 by Rick Watts
"Puppy Tuck" An overweight pup in Britain is set to undergo a "tummy tuck" surgery to get rid of all the loose skin happening because of her weight loss following being rescued. Hattie, affectionately known…
MHP Offers 3D Mammography for Breast Imaging
Apr 04, 2018 by Rick Watts
(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – Mahaska Health Partnership has added new, state-of-the-art breast imaging technology by Siemens called 3D breast tomosynthesis. This technology, the most advanced in the region, takes aim at improving breast cancer detection,…
Robinson Claims First Career 'Athlete of the Week' Award
Apr 04, 2018 by Rick Watts
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)–William Penn University's Derek Robinson (Sr., Jenks, Okla., Communications) had the best outing of his collegiate career and was appropriately rewarded as he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the…
'Experience Mahaska' at Penn Central Mall This Sunday
Apr 04, 2018 by Rick Watts
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Penn Central Mall will host "Experience Mahaska Community Activities & Events Expo" event in the Mall on Sunday, April 8. The event is designed to be an interactive introduction of all of the incredible…
USDA Prioritizes Investments to Address Opioid Crisis in Rural America
Apr 04, 2018 by Rick Watts
(WASHINGTON, USA) – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving funding priority in two key grant programs to address opioid misuse…
Offbeat News: Border Collie Patrol, Stupid Criminals & More
Apr 04, 2018 by Rick Watts
"Same Day Surprise" Twin brothers Joshua and Justin Thorington were both in the hospital last week on the same day, for the same reason. Both of their wives were giving birth. First Joshua’s wife, Denise,…
Mahaska County Supervisors Meet Wednesday
Apr 03, 2018 by Rick Watts
(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, April 4 at 9:00 AM. This is a departure from their regular Monday morning time of meeting. The meeting will take…
Van Morrison & Willie Nelson Announce Co-Headlining Show
Apr 03, 2018 by Rick Watts
Now this sounds like quite a bill. Van Morrison and Willie Nelson and the Family are teaming up for a co-headlining show this fall. The two iconic artists have announced a one-off show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens,…
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