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"Stop the Scammers" Event to be Held in Oskaloosa Next Month

OSKALOOSA -- Scams are becoming more sophisticated every day—and they’re costing Americans billions of dollars each year. A FREE educational Stop the Scammers event will be held in Oskaloosa next month to help protect the…
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What Dolly Parton Did For The Children's Hospital That Now Bears Her Name

We told you a few weeks back that Dolly Parton now had a children's hospital named after her (the former East Tennessee Children's Hospital). While it would certainly be fitting to name a hospital (or any other building)…
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Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their…
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Volunteers are still needed for Pick-Up Iowa program

By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A three-month project to clean up Iowa’s waterways, roadways and neighborhoods will launch this week, and more helpers are needed. Andy Frantz, executive director of Keep Iowa Beautiful, says the…
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Central College Ramps Up for Hoo-Rah Day

PELLA -- Once a year, something remarkable happens across Central College's alumni network and campus community. Social feeds fill with red and white. "Go Dutch" can be heard across the country. And donations begin rolling…
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Road Closure on Hwy T15 Starts Tomorrow

KNOXVILLE -- The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam April 1-3, 2026. The closure is necessary for contractors to continue…
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Jelly Roll Scores His First-Ever Wrestling Win

Congratulations to Jelly Roll, whose wrestling side hustle is starting to pay dividends. The full time singer/part time wrestler scored his first victory in the ring during Friday night's "Smackdown," putting Kit Wilson down for the count. And the rumor…
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TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even after President Donald Trump ordered emergency pay for Transportation Security Administration agents to ease long security lines, major U.S. airports on Sunday were still urging travelers to arrive hours early — and federal immigration…
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month; GTSB to Conduct Campaign Next Week

DES MOINES -- April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it’s time to turn awareness into action. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF), and…
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This Week Spring Cleanup Week in Pella

PELLA -- Spring cleanup week, scheduled for March 30th to April 3rd, is a means for Pella residential customers to conveniently dispose of bulky items that do not fit inside a garbage tote. Pick up…
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