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Mahaska Health Set to Host 11th Annual Run in the Sun
Aug 02, 2022 by Rick Watts
Mahaska Health is inviting everyone to join them for the 11th annual Run in the Sun 5k/2k. The Mahaska Health Foundation 2022 Run in the Sun 5K/2K Walk helps make it possible to provide compassionate…
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Iowa’s delegation works to improve communication systems for severe weather
Aug 01, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY: KATE KEALEY IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - All four of Iowa’s U.S. representatives supported bipartisan legislation this week to modernize the National Weather Service’s communication networks. The weather bill passed the House Wednesday with bipartisan support.…
State has paid more than $3 million defending Gov. Branstad in Godfrey case
Jul 29, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The State of Iowa spent nearly $3.2 million over a decade in defense of former Governor Terry Branstad’s attempt to replace the state’s Workers Compensation Commissioner. This month, state’s Executive Council approved…
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Dallas County
Jul 28, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - An invasive bug that could threaten many of Iowa’s fruit crops and trees has been found in the state — but a top Iowa insect expert says there aren’t…
Opioids maker Teva agrees to $4.25 billion settlement
Jul 27, 2022 by Rick Watts
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has reached an agreement in principle on key financial terms with opioid maker Teva, which would provide up to $4.25 billion to participating states and local governments. While…
Mega Millions jackpot estimate increased to more than 800 million
Jul 26, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The Mega Millions estimated jackpot for tonight’s drawing has been increased. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says increased sales prompted the change. “The jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing at this point…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Pre-Pandemic Rate of 2.6 Percent in June
Jul 25, 2022 by Rick Watts
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.6 percent in June – down from 2.7 percent in May and back to its pre-pandemic level. Iowa establishments added 5,100 jobs in June…
Carter & DeJong Top Southern Iowa Fair Races
Jul 22, 2022 by Rick Watts
By Jerry Mackey: Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2022 Southern Iowa Fair hosted the 4th annual Caleb Hammond Memorial races on Tuesday, July 19th with a packed grandstand enjoying an action packed night of racing which hosted a season…
Trial for Iowa teen charged with killing teacher moved
Jul 20, 2022 by Rick Watts
FAIRFIELD, Iowa (AP) — A trial for a 17-year-old teen charged with murder in the death of a southeast Iowa high school Spanish teacher will be moved to Davenport, a judge ordered Tuesday. The judge ordered that the trial…
Oskaloosa man rescued from Des Moines River
Jul 20, 2022 by Rick Watts
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at approximately 7:00 pm, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the Des Moines River located in the southwest part of the county. It was reported that…
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