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Jersey Mike's sandwich chain is acquired by private equity firm Blackstone for $8 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Jersey Mike's, the quickly expanding sandwich chain, is being acquired by asset management giant Blackstone. In the transaction announced Tuesday, private equity funds managed by Blackstone will be used to acquire…
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Report: Iowa’s childcare pilot program boosted kids enrolled, wages for workers

By Bob Fisher (Radio Iowa) A new report shows a state pilot program raised the number of children who could enroll in childcare services in select communities, which improved wages and benefits for local childcare…
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Mahaska Health Welcomes Dr. Roger Harvey to their Infectious Disease Team

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health has announced the addition of Roger Harvey, DO, a board-certified and Fellowship trained Infectious Disease specialist, to its expert team of physicians. With over 35 years of experience in infectious disease…
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Oskaloosa School Board Rejects Land Swap Proposal with City of Oskaloosa

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a special meeting last night to formally approve a letter rejecting a land swap proposal from the city of Oskaloosa. The proposal, which was made during…
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD "RELENTLESS" SPECIAL TO AIR ON HULU

Can't make it to Carrie Underwood's Las Vegas residency? No worries; all you need to get the full experience is a Hulu subscription. "Carrie Underwood: Reflections" will give viewers a taste of what fans have been…
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About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says

WASHINGTON (AP) -- About one in five Americans – and a virtually identical share of Republicans and Democrats – regularly get their news from digital influencers who are more likely to be found on the…
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Iowa Farm Bureau Analysis Finds Downturn in Ag Economy Claims up to 11,400 Iowa Jobs and $1.5 Billion in GDP This Year

WEST DES MOINES -- A sharp downturn in the agriculture economy is causing a ripple effect throughout the state resulting in the loss of up to 11,400 jobs and $1.5 billion in value-added economic activity…
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Montezuma's Kevin Gartman Named Central Rivers Regional Teacher of the Year

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today announced nine teachers, representing all education regions of the state, as the first-ever Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year. Each teacher represents outstanding achievements in K-12…
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Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Discusses 911 Issues

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met this morning and had a discussion with Oskaloosa City Councilwoman Ronda Almond about 911 issues within the county. The discussion came about following an incident…
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JELLY ROLL VISITS TOBY KEITH'S OK KIDS KORRAL

If anyone can appreciate and relate to a huge charitable endeavor, it's Jelly Roll. The singer stopped by the "OK Kids Corral," a cost-free facility started by Toby Keith to help kids with cancer and their families. Rolling through Oklahoma…
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