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Musco provided special lighting for President George H.W. Bush's funeral

"Our team is proud to have the opportunity to be a part of recognizing somebody who has been this great for our country." That's Musco Lighting President Joe Crookham talking about the Oskaloosa-based company providing…
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Eldon man arrested on drug and other charges

A man from Eldon was arrested Monday (12/3) on drug and other charges.  The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Joshua Jennings was arrested after a search warrant was served on an Eldon residence.  He…
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Ottumwa street closings

Here's a traffic reminder for Ottumwa: starting yesterday (12/3), the southeast and southwest legs of the intersection of East Main and Vine will be closed for about a week to connect a new water main. …
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Oskaloosa city council meets tonight

Tonight (12/3), the Oskaloosa City Council will talk about the city's sewer system--specifically, sewer rates and improvement projects for the sewer system.  That will be at a study session at 5:00. No action is scheduled. …
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Oskaloosa's lighted Christmas parade is Thursday night

Oskaloosa's Lighted Christmas Parade is tomorrow night (11/29).  Deb Bruxvoort with the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group says people will be reserving good places to see the parade.   "Parking is at a bare, bare…
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Mahaska County Sheriff said we received 17 inches of snow Sunday night

Seventeen inches.  That’s how much snow fell in Oskaloosa Sunday (11/25).  Throw in blowing snow and that made for difficult driving conditions.  Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem (rent-er-hem) says his department was quite busy…
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Authorities say a 13-year-old was driving during a 100-mph chase

Authorities say a 13-year-old driver led officers on a chase that hit speeds of 100 mph (161 kph) in eastern Iowa.  She and five other young people in the van were taken into custody early…
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One child dead after three people fall in an icy pond in Montezuma

A 6-year-old boy died after he, another child and a man fell through pond ice in Montezuma. The accident occurred around 2:45 Wednesday afternoon (11/21) at a privately owned pond in Montezuma. First responders were…
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Marion County car accident fatality last night

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a one vehicle accident Tuesday night (11/20) in Pleasant Grove.  The Iowa State Patrol says Steven Fernandez Junior was northbound on 43rd Avenue at 40th place just before 8pm.  While Fernandez driving…
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Mahaska County Conservation Board has an open seat

The Mahaska County Conservation Board is looking for a new member.  County Conservation Director Dave Sedivec told the County Board Monday (11/19) that Ross Nilson has asked that he not be re-appointed for another five…
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