Ottumwa City Council Rezones Property for Sports Complex
May 03, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa City Council met last night and held a public hearing to rezone property near Ottumwa High School for the purpose of moving forward with construction of their new athletic complex.…
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Eric Church Announces His New Whiskey Brand
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When Eric Church sang "Drink In My Hand," he wasn't kidding - he enjoys a good drink now and then. To that end, the country star announced yesterday that he was entering into a new business partnership…
WCEMA Receives Future Ready Iowa Grant for Internship Inititative
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Scott Tjeerdsma Named Next Pella Middle School Principal
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Why First Republic failed. Are other banks to follow?
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Bill to address violent student behavior sent to governor
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Borings into Marion County sinkhole could answer questions about origin
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Oskaloosa City Council Meeting Features Proclamation Signings, Discussions on Vacant Buildings, Animal Control
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Luke Bryan Announces Next Single From Stagecoach Stage
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Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Tables Discussion on Oskaloosa Property Annexation for Airport
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By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met this morning and discussed the potential annexation of a property by the city of Oskaloosa for an airport. Board chair Mark Groenendyk said that the…