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Indians Beat Tigers for Senior Night Win

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By Sam Parsons

The Oskaloosa Indians hosted the Grinnell Tigers for their penultimate Little Hawkeye Conference matchup last night and celebrated their three seniors in the process. Pressley Blommers, Lucy Roach, and Maleah Walker have been the engine that has made the team go this year, and such was the case once again last night in the absence of Gracie DeRonde and Hayley Van Arkel, both of whom are now out for the season with injuries.

Grinnell took the advantage early in the first set, going up 12-9 on the Indians about midway through before Osky got on track, scoring 9 of the next 12 points. They held the Tigers off from any comeback attempts and won 25-21 to take a 1-0 lead. The Tigers, however, would prove to be anything but an easy out, as they once again jumped ahead early in set #2; and this time, they wouldn’t surrender their lead. The closest it got was 15-14 and the Tigers were able to even it up at 1-1 with a 25-21 win of their own.

The third set was the tightest one of the night. Oskaloosa roared to an 8-1 start courtesy of a brilliant stretch of serves by Roach, but Grinnell quickly made their way back into it and enjoyed a particularly momentous run when they trailed 16-10 to Osky and scored 9 out of the next 10 points to take a 19-17 lead. Osky was able to bounce back and they found their rhythm again, however; the set was tied 22-22 before the Indians notched back-to-back-to-back points to win it 25-22 and retake the lead.

The fourth set proved to be the last one of the night, and this time, Oskaloosa was able to recapture the form they found at the end of set #3. They kick-started things with a 7-2 lead and from there, they never let the Tigers take it back. The Indians were able to cruise to a victory in this set, 25-17, to finish the Tigers with a 3-1 win.

Oskaloosa (13-9) will host the Osky Invitational on Saturday before their regular season finale against Dallas Center-Grimes next Tuesday. Grinnell (9-16) will host Newton next Tuesday in their final regular season matchup.

US starts fiscal year with record $31 trillion in debt

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s gross national debt has surpassed $31 trillion, according to a U.S. Treasury report released Tuesday. It is edging closer to the statutory ceiling of roughly $31.4 trillion, an artificial cap Congress placed on the U.S. government’s ability to borrow. The debt numbers hit an already tenuous economy facing high inflation, rising interest rates and a strong U.S. dollar. President Joe Biden has touted his administration’s deficit reduction efforts this year and has recently signed the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, which attempts to tame 40-year high price increases caused by a variety of economic factors. But economists say the latest debt numbers are a cause for concern.

Harvest, hunting put deer on the move in Iowa

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By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa)

An Iowa DNR deer research specialist says several factors are causing deer to be more active this time of year and motorists should be on the lookout.

The first bowhunting season is underway and Jace Elliott says that is one thing that will increase movements. “It certainly will. You know, as more hunters enter the woods, it will slightly disrupt your movements. And yeah, we will see deer maybe change their habits a bit due to hunting pressure,” Elliott says.

He says changes in habitat or food availability — like the acorns falling — are going to move deer into areas with mature oaks. The start of the harvest will also push deer. “That’s going to move deer — you know transition them mostly from agricultural fields into the timber,” he says.

Dropping temperatures with chilly mornings can also have an impact. “And we’re certainly going to see a lot more movement during morning and evening time,” Elliott says. He says you should be on the lookout for deer during the dawn and dusk times of the day to avoid any collisions.

Residence Explodes in Chillicothe

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CHILLICOTHE — On October 4, 2022 at 12:00pm, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call concerning a residence at 325 High Street in Chillicothe, Wapello County, Iowa. The caller stated the residence had exploded and a male subject was needing medical assistance.

When Deputies arrived a male was located near the residence. The male was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospitals by Air Med. The name of the male is not being released at this time and the condition of the male is not known.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation at this time.
The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Wapello Rural Fire, Eddyville Fire, ORMICS, Ottumwa Fire Dept., Wapello County Emergency Management and the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office.

IA Recorder’s Association Warns Veterans Against Third Parties Charging for Military Records

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RELEASE — The Iowa County Recorders Association wants to make all veterans aware that recording or requesting military records is always free of charge for a veteran. 

In recent weeks it has been reported that a third-party company has been charging veterans to record these documents.

Veterans and their loved ones are asked to review the Iowa Code chapter and information regarding submitting copies of DD214 documents (see bulleted list). Remember to always contact the local county recorder for assistance recording or requesting military records.

The county recorder’s office has, on permanent record, military discharges that have been presented for recording by the veterans themselves. Pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 331.608(6), notwithstanding section 22.2, subsection 1, such record shall be confidential and shall not be made available for examination or copying except as follows:

• To the person who is the subject of the record, to a member of that person’s immediate family, or to that person’s agent or representative duly authorized in writing.

• To a person requesting to examine or copy a record when the event that resulted in the record being made occurred more than 62 years prior to the request. However, the recorder shall redact any Social Security number included in a record made available pursuant to this paragraph.

• To a person who is a funeral director licensed pursuant to chapter 156 and who has custody of the body of a deceased veteran.

• When otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

• When otherwise required by a department or agency of the federal or state government or a political subdivision. The recorder shall make these records available to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs and its employees shall be subject to the same state and federal confidentiality restrictions and requirements that are imposed on the recorder.

Veterans are also eligible to submit legal copies of their DD214 to the County Recorder’s office in the county in which they reside. There is no fee to record the DD214. Copies of military discharge records are also free of charge. Veterans and entitled immediate family members may request in-person or complete a military discharge application. All records not recorded in your local county can be requested from the National Personnel Records Center.

For more information, please contact your local county recorder’s office.

Officials: US to send Ukraine more advanced rocket systems

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will soon deliver four more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, under a new $625 million package of aid expected to be announced Tuesday. That’s according to U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details of the package ahead of the announcement. The decision marks the first time the U.S. has sent more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Ukraine since late July, and it will bring the total number delivered so far to 20. The systems have become a key tool in Ukraine’s ability to strike bridges that Russia has used to supply its troops, enabling Ukrainian forces to make inroads in Russia-controlled regions.

4-H Giving Day Starts Today

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By Sam Parsons

This week is National 4-H week, and today, the Iowa 4-H Foundation is going to be holding its annual 4-H Giving Day. We chatted with Iowa 4-H executive director Emily Saveraid about what’s going on.

Dollars invested in the priority areas will go toward statewide opportunities for 4-Hers. Area counties participating include Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Wapello, Jefferson, and Poweshiek counties. To donate or find more information, visit iowa4hgivingday.org.

Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Discusses Osky Comprehensive Plan, MODES Study

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By Sam Parsons

The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met yesterday and heard a presentation from the city of Oskaloosa on their draft comprehensive plan. They made mention that this week, a series of open houses will be held in the alley at the square on Wednesday between noon and 5pm, and that the plan would be adjusted throughout the month of October before being presented to the city council.

The board also discussed the ongoing Mahaska Oskaloosa Drives Economic Success, or MODES study, and a potential funding agreement with the DOT. This project is about the proposed certified site on the southeast portion of the city, forming connections between highway 23 and 63.

The funding proposal would include a reimbursement for the local match from the federal grant. The meeting went into a closed session for the board’s decision, but the supervisors did agree that the grant was necessary to move the project forward prior to the meeting being closed.

Yesterday evening, the Oskaloosa City Council approved their portion of the DOT agreement.

The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will hold their next regular meeting on October 17.

Central RED Society to Present “Smash Park Pella: Behind the Scenes”

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PELLA — Central College’s Central RED Society will present “Smash Park Pella: Behind the Scenes” with Luke Ballenger, a 2006 Central graduate, on Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Boat Moore Weller Rooms, Maytag Student Center on Central’s campus.

Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the presentation beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $15, and a cash bar will be available.

The city of Pella welcomed a new entertainment business with activities for community members and visitors. Smash Park provides games like pickleball, bags, ping-pong and arcade games. It also offers an eclectic menu for the whole family.

Ballenger will take the audience through the process of bringing a business, like Smash Park, to Pella. He will also share unique elements of Smash Park and how its establishment in Pella supports the community. Ballenger is a Pella native and a 2003 graduate of Pella Community High School. He attended Central College, University of Northern Iowa and Logan University to obtain his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, master’s in Sports Science degree and Acupunctural Sciences degree. He is the owner of a multi-disciplinary natural healthcare clinic in West Des Moines. He is also active in residential and commercial real estate throughout Central Iowa. Ballenger lives in Urbandale, Iowa.

Central RED (Ready to Engage and Discover) is a volunteer-driven, lifelong learning and social organization with an abiding partnership with Central alumni and friends who wish to share knowledge, talents and experiences.

To celebrate Central RED’s 10-year anniversary, no membership fee will be charged from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. All classes and workshops are available for the public to attend. You must register and pay meal costs in advance for each class you will be attending.

No affiliation with Central is required to join. For more information, visit central.edu/red or contact Mary Benedict by email at benedictm@central.edu or phone at 641-628-7641.

Supreme Court welcomes the public again, and a new justice

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is beginning its new term after a break for summer. Monday’s arguments are the first the justices will hear since issuing a landmark ruling stripping away women’s constitutional protections for abortion. Monday’s session is also the first time new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the court’s first Black female justice, will participate in arguments. And it’s the first time the public will be able to attend since the court closed in March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. A new stack of high-profile cases awaits the justices. Several cases the court has agreed to hear involve race or elections or both, and the court has also agreed to hear a dispute that returns the issue of free speech and LGBTQ rights to the court.

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