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Ottumwa Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking and Enticement of Minors

DES MOINES, Iowa – An Ottumwa man was sentenced on September 6, 2024, to 40 years in federal prison for sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion of two victims, sex trafficking of one child, enticement…
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Carrie Underwood Initially Turned Down the "Sunday Night Football" Gig

"Sunday Night Football" began in 2006, and Pink was the performer of the theme song in their debut season.  But she only lasted one year before being replaced by Faith Hill for the next five years. And after that, it…
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James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and…
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State’s top election official says Iowa GOP has gained 100,000 voters since 2016

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, a Republican, says Democrats have “a long ways” to go to be competitive in Iowa when it comes to voter registrations. “Republicans are…
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Mahaska County YMCA Announces Exciting Lineup of Fall 2024 Programs

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Mahaska County YMCA is thrilled to unveil its diverse range of programs for Fall 2024, aimed at engaging families, youth, and adults throughout the community. With various new activities and returning…
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Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
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KANE BROWN TO BE HONORED AT 2024 PEOPLE'S COUNTRY CHOICE AWARDS

This year’s People’s Choice Country Awards are going to be big for Kane Brown. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter has been chosen to receive the 2024 Country Champion Award on Thursday, September 26th on NBC. Brown is nown for his…
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Gaudreau brothers to be honored by family, friends and their grieving hockey teammates at funeral

MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman are among the mourners scheduled to attend the funeral service for John and Matthew Gaudreau, the siblings who died when they were struck…
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Superintendents tout four-day school weeks

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The superintendents of two Iowa school districts operating on a four-day school week say the change has helped the districts find and keep staff. James Craig is the superintendent…
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Iowa Department of Education releases new spring student assessment results

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education released new spring 2024 assessment results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) for students in grades 3-11. State-level results from the spring 2024 ISASP…
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