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First Responders in Iowa Receiving Checks From Dakota Access Pipeline

The company that built the Dakota Access oil pipeline that runs diagonally across Iowa, from the northwest to the southeast is making donations to emergency responders in every county the pipeline crosses in Iowa and…
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Washington Couple Arrested For Child Endangerment Death

Yesterday, October 19th, 29 year-old Ambrashia Marie Chrzan, along with 36-year-old  Anthony Lamont McCoy, of Riverside, Iowa were taken into custody for the November 9, 2016, death of a minor.   After a joint investigation…
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Orionid Meteor Shower Show Peaks This Weekend

October may be best known for pumpkins, fall weather and haunted houses, but the month is also prime time for meteor showers. Budding astronomers and stargazers will want to mark their calendars for the peak of the Orionid…
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Iowa DOT Facilities Readying Resources for Winter

It's been sunny and relatively warm with temperatures comfortably sitting in the 60s this past week, but Iowa Department of Transportation employees are busy preparing for winter. Craig Bargfrede is the DOT's winter operations administrator…
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Mahaska County YMCA Receives Higher Rating

The Mahaska County YMCA Kids Corner Child Care Center, 2303 East 8 th Avenue, University Park, IA has achieved a Level 4 Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS) rating from the Iowa Department of Human Services.…
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Washington Police Investigate Theft from Stewart Boosters

The Washington Police Department received a call from the Washington School District in early October reference a theft of monies from the Stewart Boosters. The Washington Police Department investigated the report and have charged 32-year-old…
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Drug Take Back Day Slated for October 28

On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 14th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft…
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Local 'Dreamers' Affected by Executive Order

Karen Ventura and Hector Briceno share a similar story. They came to the U.S. when they were children and grew up in the states. Both consider this their home. In 2012, both obtained Deferred Action…
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Dutch Landmark to Receive Historic Award

An iconic Dutch landmark in the city of Pella stands tall just three blocks north of the downtown square. The windmill at Pella’s Sunken Gardens Park is a piece of Pella’s Dutch history. Both the windmill and…
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Bank Iowa Moving Into Pella With Another Location

A former Casey's building at the corner of Washington and and Main Street sold in auction to Bank Iowa. The building at 640 Washington Street was home to a Casey's General Store for some time,…
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