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Spring Concert by Forrest McCurren to be held at Ottumwa Public Library

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Public Library is hosting singer and song writer Forrest McCurren on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6 pm. Forrest McCurren comes from the heart of the heartland, where the foothills of…
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Kirkville Man Arrested for Sex Abuse, Incest

KIRKVILLE -- The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Kirkville man on charges of sex abuse and incest. In February 2023, The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received information pertaining to an alleged sexual abuse…
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Garth Brooks: 'No Phones' At Vegas Residency

Garth Brooks is starting his Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace next week, but with a twist - the event will be a "phone free experience". Fans will have to give up their phones upon arrival,…
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Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek

STARKS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana man faces aggravated assault and battery charges after firing a gun at children who were playing hide and seek outside his home, wounding a 14-year-old girl, according to the…
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Consumers are Warned of a Vehicle Sales Scam

ANKENY, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Investigation & Identity Protection and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are warning the public to be aware of a fraudulent vehicle sales scam. A criminal…
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Mahaska Health Honors Mahaska County's First Responders

OSKALOOSA -- On Saturday, May 6th, Mahaska Health had the honor of celebrating Mahaska County first responders. Mayor David Krutzfeldt declared the first Saturday of May to be Mahaska County First Responder’s Day, a day…
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Ottumwa School Board Discusses High School Renovation

By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa Community School Board met last night and discussed the renovation plan for Ottumwa High School.  Superintendent Mike McGrory said that the renovation involves 3 phases, with the first phase beginning…
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Oskaloosa School Board Moves Forward with Baseball Field Improvements

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board met last night and received a presentation from their Homeschool Assistance Program (HSAP). The district has supported its HSAP since 2017 and 136 students were enrolled in…
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Morgan Wallen Cancels Six Weeks Of Shows For Medical Reasons

Unfortunate news for Morgan Wallen fans - and Morgan himself. The singer took to Instagram yesterday to tell the world: he's sidelined for the next six weeks. To get everyone up to speed: Morgan was just about to take the…
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Utah author of book on grieving death charged with murder

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After her husband died last year, she wrote a children’s book on grief. Now she’s charged with his murder. Kouri Richins was arrested on Monday in Utah and is accused…
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