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US Hwy 63, Eddyville Rd Intersection to Close in September

OTTUMWA -- The intersection of US Highway 63 and Eddyville Rd., locally called the "Chillicothe turn off" will be undergoing construction to improve safety at that intersection. On September 11, 2023, the intersection will be…
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Iowa Department of Education releases new spring student assessment results

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today released new spring 2023 assessment results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress for students in grades 3-11. The overall results show little improvement over…
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Mahaska YMCA Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County YMCA commemorated the opening of its new facility in Oskaloosa on Sunday with its ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony featured an open house, guided tours, food trucks, inflatable games,…
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Candidate Filing Period for Marion County Elections Begins Next Week

KNOXVILLE -- The Regular City School Election in Marion County will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  All regular countywide polling sites (17) will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Marion…
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By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday and heard from Barry Martin, the executive director of the Mahaska County YMCA, who spoke about the opening of the Y’s new facility earlier this…
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Iowa Sen. Adrian Dickey Countersues Daughter in Car Lien Case

FAIRFIELD – A state lawmaker who was sued by his daughter over claims of fraud in connection with a car lien and title is counter suing for defamation. State Senator Adrian Dickey was sued by…
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Man Dies in Accident Near Sigourney

SIGOURNEY – A 2 vehicle crash on Friday night resulted in the death of a Sigourney man. The Iowa State Patrol reports that at around 10pm on Friday night, 31-year-old Samuel Dereus of Prairie City…
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ATV/UTV Crash in Cedar Results in Fatality

CEDAR – A 2 vehicle crash in rural Mahaska County last night resulted in the death of a 16-year-old. According to the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office and the Iowa State Patrol, last night at around…
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Two Charged with Numerous Crimes Following Investigation in Pella

PELLA -- 22-year-old Natalie Erickson and 33-year-old Julia Nelson, both of Minnesota, were charged following an investigation of alleged criminal activity. On Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, Officers were notified by a local bank drive-up that…
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Ottumwa City Council Approves Funding for School Tennis Courts, Discusses Fire Dept. Staff

By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa city council met last night and held a public hearing for the city’s 2023 Justice Assistance Grant. The city receives a Justice Assistance Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance…
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