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Oskaloosa superintendent Wright spoke at Eggs & Issues meeting

Oskaloosa High School will have a new setup for the school day starting next fall.  At last week’s School Board meeting, a new schedule was put in place.  Oskaloosa Superintendent Paula Wright says students will…
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Poweshiek County gas explosion

A Poweshiek County farmer has been injured in a suspected gas explosion that leveled his home.  The explosion happened just before 10am Thursday (2/7) on the 70-acre farm of Wayne Cheney, 13 miles southeast of…
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Plan on a messy commute Thursday

Meteorologists say to plan on a slow commute Thursday morning. Expect reduced visibility and slick roads as precipitation falls during the morning commute.  The morning wintry mix will wrap up by mid-afternoon across much of…
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Freezing drizzle continues Wednesday morning; another wintry mix on the way

Lingering freezing drizzle could create slick spots on the roads Wednesday morning. Several parts of eastern Iowa remain under winter weather advisories.  Another system is set to bring freezing rain and sleet.  A break in…
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Winter weather advisory issued for this afternoon

Driving could get slippery Tuesday afternoon (2/5).  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that takes effect at noon today until midnight.  Periods of snow, sleet and freezing rain will cause travel…
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Oskaloosa City Council meeting tonight

Tonight (2/4), the Oskaloosa City Council will set a date for a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2020 budget.  The Council will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would give…
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Sen. Rozenboom supports Gov. Reynolds proposal to restore felons' voting rights

Governor Kim Reynolds' proposal to restore voting rights to felons after they've served their sentences has passed its first legislative hurdle with unusual bipartisan support and rare endorsement from a broad spectrum of victim rights,…
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Chances for snow Thursday with warmer weather in the forecast

Many locations in eastern Iowa have broken daily record lows Thursday morning, but chances for snow are on the way.  Additional snowfall starts up in the late morning hours Thursday. There's likely be one to…
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Warm places to go this week if you need shelter

The Red Cross and Salvation Army have partnered together to open a shelter at The Salvation Army in Ottumwa. The shelter is open 24/7! If you need a warm place to stay please come in 505…
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Oskaloosa native and journalist Steve Bell dies

Longtime ABC News anchor and reporter and Oskaloosa native Steve Bell has died.  Bell died Friday (1/25) in Muncie, Indiana.  He was 83.  Bell’s broadcasting career began in Oskaloosa on what was then KBOE-AM while…
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