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Man pleads guilty to throwing water on Congressman King

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A Colorado man accused of assaulting Republican Congressman Steve King with water in March is pleading guilty to one count of assaulting a member of congress. Twenty-seven-year-Blake Gibbons has…
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Reynolds says Grassley was ‘bad cop’ during Oval Office meeting on ethanol

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Republican Governor Kim Reynolds held her annual fundraiser Saturday night, using the event to denounce the Democrats running for president and make a pitch for Donald Trump’s reelection. But…
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Fish kill near Malcom

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been investigating a fish kill in Poweshiek County.  The fish kill was reported September 11 at Little Bear Creek, a mile west of Malcom.  DNR investigators found high…
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Man who set himself on fire at Des Moines library has died

DESMOINES - Police said the man who set himself on fire Tuesday afternoon at the downtown Des Moines Library has died. Officials evacuated and closed the library located at 1000 Grand Avenue just before 2 p.m.…
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Oskaloosa Fire Chief Neff Retiring

Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff says he’s retiring.  Neff broke the news at Monday’s (9/16) Oskaloosa City Council meeting.  He says he’ll be taking a job with the State Fire Marshal’s Office.  Neff says it…
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Central College to cut tuition

A big tuition cut at Central College in Pella.  The college Tuesday (9/10) introduced an annual tuition of $18,600 starting in the fall of 2020.  That’s down $20,000 from this year’s tuition.  College officials say…
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Ottumwa School Board appoints Bunt

The Ottumwa School Board has a new member.  Jon Bunt was appointed to the Board Monday (9/9) to replace Bill Allen, who stepped down from the Board last month.  Bunt was one of three applicants…
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North Mahaska school bond election Tuesday

There’s going to be an election Tuesday (9/10) in the North Mahaska School District.  Voters will decide on a $12.8 million bond issue to pay for improvements to the school buildings.  Those improvements include security…
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Ottumwa Police investigate suspicious death

Ottumwa Police are investigating what they say is a suspicious death.  Police were called to a home on North Green Street Thursday afternoon (9/5).  After talking to family members, Police executed a search warrant at…
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Nordyke to undergo psychiatric exam

By: Joe Lancello A man from Agency who’s accused of shooting his father has been released from jail without bond—but he has to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.  David Nordyke III has been in jail since…
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