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Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their…
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DNR getting more information on gray fox decline

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) A Department of Natural Resources expert says they’re getting more data on a study of the decline of gray fox numbers. Furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says they’ve been putting collars…
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Oskaloosa Students Walk Into a Stronger, Safer Weight Room

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students entered a completely transformed strength and conditioning room this week. The new space features updated equipment, enhanced safety features, and a fresh energy that students and coaches say…
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Woman Charged for Falsely Reporting Hazardous Substance at Oskaloosa Bank

OSKALOOSA – A substance found at a bank in Oskaloosa yesterday turned out to be a hoax, and the person who reported it now faces a criminal charge. The Oskaloosa Police Department reports that yesterday…
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Riley Green Announces Short Series Of Military Base Performances

Riley Green is bringing his appreciation for the US military to the stage. He's announced a short series of three shows at three different military bases: Kanagawa, Japan, at the US Navy Base Fleet Yokosuka on March 9th; the…
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This day in Country Music History

Today in 1993, Dolly Parton launched her new line of cosmetics at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. Today in 1995, Deana Carter married Chris DiCroce. The couple has since gone their separate ways. Today…
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Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their…
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Sand backs taxing out-of-staters that own Iowa property more

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat running for governor, says when it comes to property taxes, he supports taxing out-of-state property owners at a higher rate than Iowa residents.…
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Selecting, Planting and Caring for Young Trees presentation To be held November 18

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting a presentation by Emma Hanigan which will cover the three critical phases of tree establishment: selection, planting and care.  Attendees walk away with measurable, practical skills…
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Blakesburg Man Arrested in Fairfield for Violating Protection Order

BLAKESBURG – A Blakesburg man is behind bars after authorities say he violated a protection order multiple times in the city of Fairfield last week. According to court records, officers with the Fairfield Police Department…
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