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DOLLY PARTON TO GET COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME EXHIBIT

The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced a new exhibition, "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker." The exhibit will concentrate on turning points in Dolly's over 60-year career, including points where she overcame obstacles and…
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New City Manager Sworn in for Oskaloosa

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met earlier this week and officially swore in their new city manager. Shawn Metcalf was named the new city manager last month, and he replaces former city manager…
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A US-Russian crew of 3 arrives at the International Space Station

MOSCOW (AP) — NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday on board a Russian spacecraft. A Soyuz booster rocket lifted off as scheduled from the Russia-leased…
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Iowa’s spring turkey season is here

DES MOINES -- A mild winter followed by timely spring rains has Iowa forests and woodlots leafing out ahead of spring turkey season, possibly tipping the playing field in favor of the gobblers, after a…
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Peer-Led Lessons Aim to Curb Drunk and Distracted Driving Among Teens

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A group of Oskaloosa High School students stood at the front of the library, leading a lesson that could save lives. As part of the school’s Peer Helpers program, they spent the…
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ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC LAUNCHES NEW VIDEO SERIES, "ACM HOST HIGHLIGHTS"

The Academy of Country Music is paving the way towards the 60th annual version of its awards with a new video series. "ACM Host Highlights”  is a new series of short videos where country artists look…
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Friends of Mahaska County Conservation Awarded Grant from McWane Foundation

OSKALOOSA -- Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been awarded a grant from the McWane Foundation.  This grant for $80,000 will be used for the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. The…
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Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpots

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Mega Millions players will get slightly better odds and should start seeing more billion-dollar jackpots, but at a cost — literally — with tickets for the multistate lottery jumping in price to $5.…
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Iowa 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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Oskaloosa Video Production Program Earns Regional Honors, Prepares Students for Future Careers

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When Oskaloosa High School seniors Lydia Whitley and Cooper Rupprecht walk into their video production class, they’re not just students—they’re producers, directors, and future professionals in the media industry. Their hard work…
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