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US suicides held steady in 2023 — at a very high level

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation's history, preliminary data suggests. A little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023, according to provisional data…
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Weekly Fuel Report

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 7 cents, averaging $3.04 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…
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Oskaloosa to Host First-Ever “Idea Lab” for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Aspiring business owners, innovators, and dreamers will have a unique opportunity to turn their entrepreneurial visions into reality at the upcoming "Idea Lab" event. Organized in partnership with the Mahaska Chamber and Development…
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House Fire in Ottumwa Being Investigated

OTTUMWA -- At approximately 7:13 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, fire crews responded to a house fire at 125 West Rochester Road. The Ottumwa Police Department was on scene and assisted with entry to…
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MORE HINTS A RASCAL FLATTS REUNION COULD BE COMING

Earlier this month there were hints that perhaps the biggest country band of the 2000s, Rascal Flatts, might be considering a reunion of some sort. Now, more hints that they may actually be getting the band back together. On…
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The chunkiest of chunks face off in Alaska's Fat Bear Week

JUNEAU (AP) -- An Alaska national park's yearly celebration of the beefy, brown and bristly is getting underway as some of the chunkiest bears on the planet fatten up for their long winter slumber. Fat…
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Iowa Lottery revenue down at start of fiscal year

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Lottery sales are off to a slow start in the new fiscal year after setting a sales record the previous year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn gave the Lottery Commission…
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Lend a hand in a state park at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 28

DES MOINES -- Iowans are invited to lend a hand at the DNR’s eighth annual statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 28. Several parks across the state will be hosting volunteer events to help spruce…
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William Penn University's Next Worldview Forum is Tonight

OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University announced its upcoming Worldview Forum, set to take place tonight, Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at the George Daily Auditorium. This semester’s forum will explore the timely and thought-provoking topic of…
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Who Is the Toughest Act to Follow in Country Music?

Back during the "ACM Awards", "The Boot" caught up with a bunch of Country stars, and asked them all the same question:  "Who was the toughest act to follow in all of Country music?" And not surprisingly the…
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