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Hyundai, Kia recall over 500K vehicles as fire risk spreads
Feb 28, 2019 by Rick Watts
Hyundai and Kia have added more than a half-million vehicles to 3 ½-year string of U.S. recalls for engine failures and fires. Three recalls released Thursday by the government add new problems and vehicles to…
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North Mahaska eliminated in Girls 1A State Basketball
Feb 28, 2019 by Rick Watts
North Mahaska's girls were one and done at the 1A Girls' State High School Basketball tournament. The Warhawks lost to West Hancock 67-54 in a 1A girls’ quarterfinal on Wednesday (2/27) in Des Moines. Sophomore…
Gary Dolphin to be reinstated beginning with football spring practice
Feb 28, 2019 by Rick Watts
Gary Dolphin the play-by-play announcer for the University of Iowa men's basketball team and Hawkeye football, who was suspended after making a remark during a game broadcast, will be reinstated beginning with football spring practice.…
Andy Anderson, Drummer for the Cure, Iggy Pop, Dead at 68
Feb 28, 2019 by Rick Watts
Andy Anderson, the drummer who enjoyed stints with Iggy Pop and The Cure while assisting an array of artists as a session musician, died Tuesday. He was 68. Just last week, Anderson revealed on Facebook…
Labor union sues General Motors to stop plant closings in 3 states
Feb 27, 2019 by Rick Watts
The United Auto Workers has sued General Motors in federal court to stop the closing of plants in Ohio, Michigan and Maryland, claiming the company is forbidden from idling plants under its current contract. The…
Freezing drizzle may impact the morning drive
Feb 27, 2019 by Rick Watts
Areas of freezing drizzle will continue through the morning commute, especially the farther northeast you go. Main roads will generally remain wet, though any side streets or rural roads may be rather slick at times.…
Mark Hollis, lead singer of Talk Talk, dies at age 64
Feb 27, 2019 by Rick Watts
Figures from the world of music have paid tribute to Mark Hollis, frontman of the band Talk Talk, following his death at the age of 64. Hollis’s manager, Keith Aspden, confirmed the news. “I can’t…
North Mahaska girls preparing for State
Feb 27, 2019 by Rick Watts
North Mahaska’s girls’ basketball team takes on West Hancock tonight (2/27) at the Class 1A State Tournament in Des Moines. The Warhawks advanced to State by beating previously undefeated Seymour in last week’s Region 6…
William Penn basketball tickets for Wednesday
Feb 27, 2019 by Rick Watts
And if you’re planning to see Statesmen basketball Wednesday night (3/27), keep in mind it’s a doubleheader with one regular season game—the men vs. Central Methodist at 5:30—and the Statesmen women against Missouri Valley in…
Walmart cutting greeters from workforce
Feb 26, 2019 by Rick Watts
Walmart is cutting greeters from its workforce, and some workers with disabilities say the company is targeting them. More than a thousand store locations are making the switch to customer hosts instead of greeters. This…
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