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Grassley encourages Iowans to wear a face mask when they’re not at home

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA -  Senator Chuck Grassley plans to attend events in 29 different Iowa counties over the next two weeks — and he’ll be wearing a face covering everywhere he goes and…
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Knoxville man allegedly assaulted by his son

Police say a Knoxville man who successfully sued one of his sons for the shooting death of his wife has been assaulted by his other son. 55-year-old Billy Dean Carter was arrested Wednesday (7/1) and…
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State sees increase in excessive speed on roadways during pandemic

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Several state agencies are getting together to try and put the brakes on some of the drivers in the state who have been taking advantage of reduced traffic on the…
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Protesters, police clash outside Iowa Capitol

BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - Des Moines police and state patrol troopers arrested 17 Black Lives Matter protesters at the Iowa Capitol Wednesday afternoon. Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek said officers arrested three…
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Crystal Heights allowing some visitors

Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa says it will allow a limited number of visitors as part of the state’s reopening plan from the coronavirus.  An outbreak of COVID-19 was declared after several residents and…
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Midwest Old Threshers Reunion cancelled for 2020

For the first time in 69 years, there will not be a Midwest Old Threshers Reunion in Mount Pleasant.    Terry McWilliams, the Reunion’s C-E-O and administrator, says the health implications of holding the Reunion could…
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Weekend coronavirus update

A Wapello County resident died from coronavirus over the weekend.  The Iowa Department of Public Health says there were just three deaths reported in the state this weekend for a pandemic total of 704. There…
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McGrory new Ottumwa school superintendent

The Ottumwa Community School District has chosen a new superintendent.  Mike McGrory, the former associate superintendent of the Muscatine School District, was hired Thursday (6/26) after the Ottumwa School Board interviewed him and one other…
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Poweshiek County standoff

A Poweshiek County man is in custody after law enforcement says he started several fires and shot at them during a seven hour long standoff.  The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office says it was called to…
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Ottumwa hosts open house to show draft for comprehensive plan

The City of Ottumwa will hold an open house Thursday (6/25) to show an update to the City’s comprehensive plan.  This draft contains ideas for growth and development through the year 2040 and beyond.  You…
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