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Miller murder trial moved to Council Bluffs

The Associated Press - The trial for a 16-year-old teen accused of killing his high school Spanish teacher will be held in Council Bluffs in western Iowa, a state court judge said Monday. Judge Shawn…
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Ottumwa receives grant for Blessings Soup Kitchen

The City of Ottumwa has received a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant for the Blessings Soup Kitchen Food Program Assistance Project.  The money will be used to buy two commercial stoves, two commercial refrigerators, two…
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Two women killed, then gunman shot himself to death outside Ames church

BY O. KAY HENDERSON Law enforcement officials say two young women were shot to death and the gunman killed himself last night in the parking lot of a church in Ames. The Cornerstone Church was hosting…
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Griffiths Wins Thriller at SIS

By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday's night racing action at the Southern Iowa Speedway went on as scheduled following a 30 minute delay due to a brief light rain shower that passed through between 6:30…
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Senator Grassley is hopeful of compromise on gun control legislation

BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa says he’s hopeful to hear of efforts to reach compromise on gun control legislation, especially if it includes his bill. Republican Senator John Cornyn…
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OHS graduate wins statewide poetry contest

A recent Oskaloosa High School graduate has won a statewide poetry contest.  Ian Kilgus won first place in the Iowa Poetry Association’s annual Poetry Contest.  His prize-winning poem is called “Borrowed Love” and was rated…
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Iowa law sets new rules for food delivery apps

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A new state law is establishing new restrictions on food delivery apps like Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash. The companies must have an agreement with a restaurant, bar or…
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New Iowa law requires radon testing in public school buildings

BY O. KAY HENDERSON The governor has signed a bill into law that requires testing for radon gas in public school buildings. The legislation is named in honor of Gail Orcutt, a retired teacher from Pleasant…
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NC company pays civil penalty for 2020 excavations that led to two deaths

Iowa’s Attorney General has reached a settlement in an Iowa One Call lawsuit alleging that a contractor conducted an illegal excavation in Pella that led to two deaths.  Attorney General Tom Miller filed the lawsuit…
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No moratorium on land seizures in Iowa for carbon pipelines

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A temporary moratorium on the use of eminent domain to seize property along carbon pipeline routes passed the House in March, but it was never considered in the Iowa…
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