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Questions about eminent domain for acquiring airport land

By: Joe Lancello Oskaloosa, IA - The Mahaska County Board has questions about a claim that eminent domain was used to acquire land for the proposed regional airport between Oskaloosa and Pella.  At Monday’s (7/6)…
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Justices rule states can bind presidential electors’ votes

By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that states can require presidential electors to back their states’ popular vote winner in the Electoral College. The ruling, just under four months…
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Oskaloosa City Council meets

Monday night’s (7/6) Oskaloosa City Council meeting will be held in City Hall for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began in March.  Monday’s agenda includes a public hearing on improvements to the University…
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Knoxville man allegedly assaulted by his son

Police say a Knoxville man who successfully sued one of his sons for the shooting death of his wife has been assaulted by his other son. 55-year-old Billy Dean Carter was arrested Wednesday (7/1) and…
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Vista Woods taken off state coronavirus outbreak list

An Ottumwa long-term care facility has been taken off the state’s list of coronavirus outbreaks.  Vista Woods Care Center had been placed on the outbreak list after 36 residents tested positive for COVID-19.  20 of…
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Taylor Swift Fans Want Her To Run For President Against Kanye West

Over the holiday weekend, Kanye West announced he was running for President in 2020. Whether he’s serious or not is anyone’s guess, but fans of Taylor Swift are having none of it. As most know,…
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Trump’s Rushmore trip draws real and figurative fireworks

By STEPHEN GROVES SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump will begin his Independence Day weekend on Friday with a patriotic display of fireworks at Mount Rushmore, an event expected to draw thousands where…
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July Fourth weekend will test Americans’ discipline

By JOHN SEEWER AP - The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial…
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State sees increase in excessive speed on roadways during pandemic

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Several state agencies are getting together to try and put the brakes on some of the drivers in the state who have been taking advantage of reduced traffic on the…
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Fire Marshal advises you to make safety plans before shooting off fireworks

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Some fireworks outlets reporting increased sales as the number of community Independence Day celebrations and fireworks shows has dropped dramatically with concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. State Fire Marshal Dan…
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