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Governor Reynolds opposes legalizing recreational marijuana use
Aug 05, 2019 by Rick Watts
Marijuana was a big topic during this year’s Iowa Legislative session. A bill was passed that would have allowed the amount of THC—the ingredient in marijuana that gets you high—to be raised in medical marijuana. …
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Riley Green Ready To Feel "Different" Next Month
Aug 05, 2019 by Bob Ballard
Rising country star Riley Green is getting ready to release his debut album "Different 'Round Here" on September 20. He's a singer-songwriter from Alabama who grew up on traditional country, bluegrass, and southern gospel music.…
Dierks Bentley Visits ‘Today’ Show, Leaves With New Puppy
Aug 02, 2019 by Bob Ballard
Dierks Bentley visited the set of the "Today Show" yesterday and he left with an unexpected new family member. Dierks went ahead and adopted a new puppy during an on-camera segment called Dogust. He was…
US is thought to have added a solid 163,000 jobs in July
Aug 02, 2019 by Rick Watts
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers are thought to have sustained a steady pace of hiring in July, a reassuring sign for an economy that’s endured a series of ups and downs. Economists…
Southern Iowa Speedway Crowns Track Champions
Aug 02, 2019 by Rick Watts
By: Jerry Mackey DeJong Manufacturing of New Sharon hosted the 2019 Season Championships on Wednesday night at the Musco Lighting Southern Iowa Speedway. The headliner of the night was the Midstate Machine Stock Car Championship…
Shooting suspect wants bail reduced
Aug 02, 2019 by Rick Watts
A man from Agency accused of shooting his father wants his bond reduced. 36-year-old David Nordyke III was charged with attempted murder in the July 8 shooting of David Nordyke Junior. Nordyke III has been…
Gov. Reynolds meets Vermeer apprentices
Aug 02, 2019 by Rick Watts
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg were in Pella Thursday morning (8/1) to meet with apprentices at Vermeer Incorporated. The Governor has long supported apprentice programs of this type. She also touted…
Kelsea Ballerini Completes Work on Third Studio Album
Aug 01, 2019 by Bob Ballard
Kelsea Ballerini has completed work on her third album. She posted to Instagram a few days back, “I have no words left for this caption because we wrote them all these last 3 days, and…
ACLU: 911 children split at border since 2018 court order
Jul 31, 2019 by Rick Watts
By ELLIOT SPAGAT and ASTRID GALVAN SAN DIEGO (AP) — More than 900 children, including babies and toddlers, were separated from their parents at the border in the year after a judge ordered the practice…
All-District baseball honors
Jul 31, 2019 by Rick Watts
Several Pekin baseball players received Class 1A all-Southeast District recognition from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Shortstop Tanner Bainbridge and outfielder Caleb Comstock are on the all-district first team, while Panthers pitcher Brady…
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