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US expands COVID boosters to all adults, final hurdle ahead

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Friday moved to open up COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, expanding the government’s campaign to shore up protection and get ahead of…
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Biden appoints Iowa Farm Service Agency chief, Iowa director for U.S.D.A. Rural Development

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - President Biden has appointed the leader of a climate action group and the Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Senator Joni Ernst a year ago to the top two U.S.D.A.…
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The cost of this year's Thanksgiving dinner will be higher

Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year.  A study by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows the average price tag for a Thanksgiving meal for ten people is $53.31—up 14 percent from last year.  Turkey…
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Oskaloosa lights turned on Saturday

Downtown Oskaloosa will turn on the lights Saturday night (11/20).  The holiday lights for Oskaloosa’s Painting with Lights will be turned on Saturday at 6pm at the town square.  At 5:30, there will be cocoa,…
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The 2021 American Music Awards Are Sunday

The 2021 American Music Awards go down Sunday and it’s bound to be another great night of music. Country performers for this year's show include Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood, Walker Hayes, Kane Brown and Mickey Guyton. Also performing on the show…
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Rittenhouse jury to resume after fresh mistrial request

By MICHAEL TARM, SCOTT BAUER and AMY FORLITI KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The jury in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial was to move into a third day of deliberations Thursday, even as its request to re-watch video…
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Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest

Voting is under way for Oskaloosa Main Street’s Young Ambassador Contest.  Deb Bruxvoort with Oskaloosa Main Street says a boy and girl will be invited to be in Oskaloosa’s Lighted Christmas Parade. "So these kids…
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Iowa community college enrollment drops

The pandemic and the tight labor market are cited as two of the main causes for a drop in community college enrollment in Iowa. "Our enrollment at our 15 community colleges this fall is down about…
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UAW, Deere & Co. Agree on Contract

Deere & Co. workers approved a new contract Wednesday (11/17) that will deliver 10% raises immediately and end a month-long strike for more than 10,000 employees. The United Auto Workers union said 61% of its…
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Thomas Rhett & Wife Welcome Fourth Daughter

Congratulations are in order for Thomas Rhett. The singer and his wife Lauren welcomed their fourth daughter, Lillie Carolina yesterday. “Lillie Carolina Akins ???? born November 15th. 7.5 pounds of pure joy????," he shared on Insta next to a pic…
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