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Wind farm proposed in southeast Mahaska County

A proposed wind farm was the topic of a special Mahaska County Board meeting Friday afternoon (6/17).  Approximately 50 people attended the meeting, which featured a presentation by Liberty Power.  The utility is looking to…
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Mahaska County Board to discuss wind farm proposal

The Mahaska County Board has called a special meeting for Friday afternoon (6/17).  The Board will hear a presentation about a proposed wind farm from Liberty Power.  Friday’s meeting will start at 1pm at the…
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Governor signs bill creating new penalties for elder abuse, exploitation

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Elder abuse will be defined as a crime in Iowa when a new law takes effect July 1st. Governor Reynolds has approved a bill that creates new criminal penalties…
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Excessive Heat Warning for Keokuk County

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8pm Wednesday (6/15) for Keokuk County.  The National Weather Service is predicting that this afternoon’s heat index will range from 100 to 110.  This extreme heat plus…
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Iowa manufacturing exec urging congress to pass international affairs budget

BY O. KAY HENDERSON The senior director of international development for a manufacturing company based in Pella is in Washington, D.C. this week, urging members of congress to fully fund the U.S. international affairs budget. Daryl…
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Bark-A-Que to benefit Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

Mahaska Drug will host its fourth annual Bark-A-Que fundraiser for the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter on Saturday (6/11).  Terry Gott with the Animal Shelter says the Bark-A-Que will run from 10am until 3pm. "We're going…
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Governor's Volunteer Awards presented in Ottumwa

Several individuals and groups were honored in Ottumwa Wednesday (6/8) for volunteering.  Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg took part in a ceremony at Indian Hills Community College to pay tribute to people…
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RACES CANCELLED

Tonight's races at Southern Iowa Speedway have been cancelled due to rain.
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Boil Water order in Grinnell

BY:  RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - The City of Grinnell issued a boil water order Tuesday morning for all of the community's nine-thousand-plus residents, according to Water Department director Jordan Altenhofen. "Last night, we…
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Today is primary election day

Tuesday (6/7) is primary election day in Iowa.  Polls are open from 7am until 8pm.  The main statewide races concern Chuck Grassley’s US Senate seat.  Grassley is facing a primary challenge from Jim Carlin on…
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