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Burn Scheduled for Memorial Park in Ottumwa

(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – In 2016, the City of Ottumwa initiated a water quality improvement project through a program with the Iowa DNR and the State Revolving Fund. Part of this project is the restoration of…
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MHP Hospital Auxiliary Donates New Monitoring Machines

(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – The Mahaska Health Partnership Hospital Auxiliary recently donated an infant-fetal heart monitor and vital sign machine to MHP for use in the Birthing Center and Inpatient Services. Each monitor donated cost…
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One Man Dead After Police Standoff in Pella

(PELLA, Iowa) – A standoff between an Illinois man and Iowa law enforcement ended late Wednesday afternoon with the death of the man. On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at approximately 6:30 pm the Pella Police…
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Oskaloosa Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder After Fatal Stabbing

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – The stabbing death of William Penn University student Marquis Todd has been ruled a homicide, officials said during a press conference held on Wednesday, March 14. Official autopsy results concluded Todd’s cause…
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Law Enforcement Seeks Information After Commercial Burglary

(WASHINGTON COUNTY, Iowa) – Law enforcement in Washington County are looking to the public for information about individuals possessing stolen credit cards after a commercial burglary on or around March 5. The Washington County Sheriff’s…
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Medicare Beneficiaries To Receive New Medicare Card

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Identity theft affects everyone, including Iowans on Medicare. To help protect the identity of Iowans, Medicare is mailing new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. “This is a welcome and…
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Up to $28K Available to Local Business

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Do you have a great business? Have you always wanted to own a business in downtown Oskaloosa? Is your current business planning to expand services or add a new product line? Do…
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Ottumwa High School Student Arrested for Carrying Weapons

(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – On Thursday, March 8, at approximately 10:00 AM, Ottumwa Police Department School Resource Officers recovered a 9mm handgun from a student’s backpack at the Ottumwa High School. The student was identified as Tyler…
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Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group Seeks Award Nominations

(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group (OACDG) will again be presenting several civic awards at their annual meeting to be held Thursday, May 10 at the cafeteria located at William Penn…
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Next 'Eggs & Issues' to Feature Area Directors

(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – Eggs & Issues, a forum hosted by the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group, will again be held at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa this Saturday, March 10 at 8:30 AM. The…
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