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Olivia Newton-John Recorded 'Jolene' With Dolly Parton Before Her Death

A reimagined version of Dolly Parton's , "Jolene," featuring the late Olivia Newton-John was released this weekend. The duet between Dolly and Olivia is part of Newton-John's last album, "Just the Two of Us: The Duets Collection.” A music…
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins longest Daytona 500 in history

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Daytona 500 in double overtime and under caution Sunday night in the longest running of “The Great American Race.” The two overtimes pushed the 65th…
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It's National FFA Week

From driving tractors to school to educating elementary students on the importance of feeding the world, FFA Week is underway nationwide. There are 18-thousand-06 Iowans involved in this program -- including Hunter Hayes of Webster…
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Debra Rienstra to Speak at Writers Reading Series

PELLA -- Central College will be hosting Debra Rienstra, professor of English, Calvin University, at the Spring 2023 Writers Reading Series. Rienstra will read from her latest book "Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders,…
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Water Main Break in West Ottumwa Fixed

OTTUMWA – The city of Ottumwa experienced a water main break over the weekend, periodically leaving some residents in the western part of the city without water. On Friday evening, February 17th, 2023, a large…
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Kelly Clarkson Covers Hank Williams Jr. In 'Kellyoke'

Kelly Clarkson's latest "Kellyoke" cover is of the Hank Williams Jr. hit "Family Tradition." In the fan-favorite segment, joined by her band “Y'all,” she sings the classic country tune, showcasing her command of Texas twang. Fans have been…
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Child Dead After Being Struck by Truck in Pella

PELLA -- On February 16th, 2023 at 5:26 p.m. the Pella Police Department and City of Pella Community Ambulance responded to a report of vehicle hitting a pedestrian accident near the intersection of West 4th…
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Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a year after Bruce Willis’ family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.” In a statement posted…
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Governor signs medical malpractice award caps into law

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A state law is now effect to limit medical malpractice claims for non-economic or so-called “pain and suffering” damages. Governor Kim Reynolds was surrounded by a large crowd yesterday…
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Pella Schools Announces New Early Childhood Center Director

PELLA -- Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of the first Director of the Early Childhood Center, expected to open in the fall of 2024. Sarah Kuennen, long-time staff member at…
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