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Car hits Oskaloosa credit union
Nov 17, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Community First Credit Union in Oskaloosa is closed because of a car accident. The credit union’s building had structural damage due to the accident Tuesday (11/16). A spokesperson for the credit union says no…
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Audit: Governor improperly used COVID funds for salaries
Nov 16, 2021 by Rick Watts
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A state audit report on government spending released Monday accused Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds of using nearly $450,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds to pay salaries for…
Striking Deere workers to vote this week on contract offer
Nov 15, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - As the strike at a dozen Midwest John Deere plants enters its second month, union workers are scheduled to vote Wednesday on a modified contract offer from the company.…
Ottumwa fatal stabbing. Suspect in custody
Nov 12, 2021 by Rick Watts
An Ottumwa man is in custody in connection with a fatal stabbing. Around 2:40pm Thursday (11/11), Ottumwa Police received a 911 call about someone who had been stabbed in the alley behind 105 North Hancock. …
Rep. Miller-Meeks to run in House District 1
Nov 11, 2021 by Rick Watts
Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks said Wednesday that she plans to run for reelection in another Iowa congressional district next year, which would avoid a head-to-head race against Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne. The two congresswomen were…
Students learn about manufacturing jobs
Nov 10, 2021 by Rick Watts
Area high school students got a chance to learn about manufacturing jobs Tuesday (11/9) at a program at Vermeer in Pella. The National Association of Manufacturers sponsored an event called “Creators Wanted.” Carolyn Lee, the…
Service for Graber This Evening
Nov 09, 2021 by Rick Watts
There will be a prayer service tonight (11/9) in Fairfield for Nohema Graber….the Fairfield High Spanish teacher who was allegedly killed by two Fairfield students. The prayer service will commence at 7 pm at the…
Fairfield teens accused of killing teacher to appear in court
Nov 08, 2021 by Rick Watts
The two teenagers charged with murdering a high school Spanish teacher will be in court on Friday (11/12). Court documents indicate Willard Miller and Jeremy Goodale, both 16-year-old students at Fairfield High School, have been…
2 students charged with homicide in death of Iowa teacher
Nov 05, 2021 by Rick Watts
FAIRFIELD, Iowa (AP) — Two 16-year-old students were charged with homicide in the death of a high school teacher whose body was found concealed at a park in southeast Iowa, authorities said Thursday. Investigators said…
Iowa's longest-serving Congressman has died
Nov 04, 2021 by Rick Watts
Neal Smith, a World War II bomber pilot who became a successful lawyer before representing Iowa for 36 years in Congress, has died. He was 101. Smith was first elected in 1958 and remained until…
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