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Senators to hear opening arguments as Trump fumes over trial

By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments begin Wednesday in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial after an emotional first day that wrenched senators and the nation back to the…
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Bill advances to ban use of ‘1619 Project’ in Iowa schools

BY O. KAY HENDERSON Republicans on an Iowa House subcommittee have advanced a bill that would pull state funding from public schools if a New York Times series about slavery is used in history classes. Representative Skyler Wheeler,…
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Road Improvement Funds benefit Pella Employer

The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved funds for roadway improvements to help a business in Pella.  D-O-T spokesman Craig Markley says the money will benefit Lely (Lee-lee) North America, which designs and manufactures automated systems…
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Tim McGraw's Best Marriage Advice Comes From Harrison Ford

With 24 years of marriage under their belt, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill seem to be experts on the subject, so it’s understandable that folks are always asking him their secret. While Tim will often…
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WHO team: Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab

By EMILY WANG FUJIYAMA WUHAN, China (AP) — The coronavirus most likely first appeared in humans after jumping from an animal, a team of international and Chinese scientists looking for the origins of COVID-19 said…
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6th positive coronavirus test at Iowa Capitol

A sixth person working at the Iowa Capitol tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday. Iowa House Chief Clerk Meghan Nelson said in an email notification to lawmakers and staff that the individual was last…
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St. Louis Man held on suspicion of attempted murder

A St. Louis man is accused of stabbing a woman several times in Mahaska County.  The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office says it got a call around 11:30 Monday night (2/8) from a driver on Highway…
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Mahaska County Board Chair Groenendyk charged with assault

The chairman of the Mahaska County Board was arrested Sunday (2/7) on a charge of domestic abuse.  The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Mark Groenendyk is charged with first degree domestic abuse assault.  According…
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Luke Bryan Says Socially Distanced "American Idol" Still Emotional

Luke Bryan and his fellow judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie return to “American Idol” Sunday and while things will look decidedly different due to the pandemic, with the contestants and judges social distancing from…
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Wind Chill Advisory overnight

It’s going to be awfully cold overnight.  A Wind Chill Advisory takes effect at midnight Tuesday (2/9) until 9am for the No Coast Network listening area.  Wind chills ranging from -20 to -30 are expected…
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