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Osky releases new 2020 football schedule

High school activities directors have been busy responding to Friday’s (7/24) decision by the Iowa High School Athletic Association to change the 2020 football season.  Schools will now play seven regular season games, with every…
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Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP - The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the U.S. government -- one of several candidates…
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The rules are relaxed for giving blood and the timing couldn’t be better

BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Thanks to changes in federal rules, more people are now eligible to give blood, and more donors are needed as hundreds of Iowa blood drives have been cancelled because of the pandemic.…
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Miranda Lambert Can't Wait To Get Back On The Road

Like a lot of us, Miranda Lambert is ready for life to get back to normal. So, what is she looking forward to most when that happens? Well, Miranda can’t wait for the simple things…
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China tells US to close Chengdu consulate in growing spat

By JOE McDONALD BEIJING (AP) — China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a time when relations have sunk…
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Four arrested in Newton burglary

Four men from Des Moines have been arrested in connection with a burglary early Wednesday (7/22) south of Newton.  The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says there was a call of a burglary in progress just…
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Curbside pickup at Sweet Corn Serenade

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many businesses that serve food have introduced curbside pickup.  Next week’s Sweet Corn Serenade in Oskaloosa will also have curbside pickup.  Mahaska Chamber administrative assistant Michelle Kent explains. "So we…
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Watch out for heat Today

It’s going to be a hot one today (Friday - 7/24).  The National Weather Service says warm and humid air will push into the area this afternoon, which will make it feel like 100 degrees. …
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Taylor Swift Drops Surprise Album “Folklore”

Taylor Swift has saved 2020. At least that’s what her fans think now that she’s just dropped the surprise album “Folklore." Taylor surprised everyone with the news just yesterday, sharing on social media that it’s…
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Portland’s mayor tear-gassed by US agents as protest rages

By GILLIAN FLACCUS PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon was tear-gassed by U.S. government agents late Wednesday as he stood outside a federal courthouse during another night of protests against the presence…
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