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Garth Brooks Cancels Remainder Of 2021 Stadium Tour

There’s some bad news for Garth Brooks fans. The singer just announced that he’s canceling the rest of his 2021 Stadium Tour dates due to the spike in COVID cases across the country. “In July, I sincerely…
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Iowa State University welcomes students back for fall semester

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Students have started moving back to campus at Iowa State University in Ames. Provost Jonathan Wickert, says the fall semester will see things get back to more normal operation after…
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Fueled by winds, largest wildfire moves near California city

By TERENCE CHEA, ETHAN SWOPE and JOHN ANTCZAK GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire raged through a small Northern California forest town Tuesday, burning dozens of homes as dangerously dry and windy weather also…
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Former Historical Society treasurer accused of theft

The former treasurer of the Wapello County Historical Society has gone into the history books for allegedly stealing from the Society.  68-year-old John Cobler of Ottumwa is accused of writing nearly $32,000 in fraudulent checks…
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Showalter's bail isn't reduced

No bail reduction for Gregory Showalter.  The 61-year-old Ottumwa man is accused of murdering his wife last month.  On Monday (8/16), Showalter appeared in Wapello County Court to have his $250,000 bond reduced.  On Tuesday…
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More Music Festivals Requiring Vaccinations Or COVID Tests For Entry

Several music festivals have announced new health protocols when it comes to COVID -19, and now New York’s Governor’s Ball, Tennessee’s Pilgrimage Festival and California’s Ohana Festival have annouced theirs. All three festivals will require…
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Biden: Afghan chaos ‘gut-wrenching’ but stands by withdrawal

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER, ROBERT BURNS and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant President Joe Biden rejected blame for chaotic scenes of Afghans clinging to U.S. military planes in Kabul in a desperate bid to…
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Oskaloosa City Council approves scooter contract

There’s going to be a new form of transportation in Oskaloosa—scooters.  Monday night (8/16), the Oskaloosa City Council approved a license with Bird Rides, Inc. for a scooter sharing service.  Bird Rides will provide the…
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Man accused of murdering his wife wants his bail reduced

An Ottumwa man accused of murdering his wife wants his bond reduced.  61-year-old Gregory Showalter appeared in Wapello County Court Monday (8/16) to have his $250,000 bond reduced.  He is accused of first degree murder…
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Ottumwa inmate found dead inside his cell

An inmate from Ottumwa was found dead inside his prison cell.  32-year-old Joshua Michael Pierce was found dead early Monday morning (8/16) inside his cell at the Clarinda Correctional Facility.  An autopsy will determine the…
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