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City Council Discusses Property

OSKALOOSA – City Council members are hoping to bring back life to the property located at 204 N. C St., but it may come at a price. The lot was purchased for $59,500 in May…
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Jury Deliberating In Murder Trial Of Iowa Man

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The jury in the first-degree murder trial a man accused of killing a woman in a Marion grocery store parking lot went home Friday without reaching a verdict. Cedar Rapids…
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Annual Home Decorating Contest Is Underway

The Annual Home Decorating Contest held in conjunction with the Lighted Christmas Parade is now underway. Now is the time to get your Christmas lights and decorations out of the attic, garage, or basement and…
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Authorities Say Six People Have Been Arrested Following A Human Trafficking Sting In Southern Iowa

OSCEOLA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say six people have been arrested following a human trafficking sting in southern Iowa. Osceola Chief Martin Duffus says the suspects were arrested following a sting Tuesday at a business.…
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Young Ambassadors Voting Begins

Voting for the Main Street Young Ambassador Contest has begun. Twenty-one local children ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s Young Ambassadors. Local merchants who are sponsoring the children have…
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Unofficial Election Day Results For Mahaska County

Tuesday was election day in Mahaska County, and there were several hotly contested  positions up for grabs. This link is for all of the communities in Mahaska County for Mayor and City Council. As of…
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A Democratic Effort To Delay Privatization Of Medicaid In Iowa Has Failed In A Legislative Oversight Hearing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Democratic effort to delay privatization of Medicaid in Iowa has failed in a legislative oversight hearing. Democratic lawmakers on the bipartisan Health Policy Oversight Committee proposed a motion Tuesday…
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Oskaloosa City Council 11/2/15

The Oskaloosa City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, and it was very routine in nature. The meeting was preceded by a study session, which included a review and discussion of…
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Iowa Medicaid Privatization Plans Continue To Draw Scrutiny

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Governor Terry Branstad's effort to privatize Iowa's Medicaid program continues to move forward, though critics are raising questions about the projected cost savings, how contracts have been awarded and just…
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City Council Candidate Profiles

OSKALOOSA – Five candidates are vying for a position on the Oskaloosa City Council each with a  unique set of qualifications that they believe will allow them to represent their fellow community members fairly. From…
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