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Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities

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PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring Friday at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania, the scene of the largest and best-known Groundhog Day celebration...

Developing: Warrant Executed in Keokuk County

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The Iowa Department of Public Safety says multiple law enforcement entities executed a search warrant near Ollie on Thursday. Details were sparse but a press...

2023 Iowa Ethanol Production Ticked Up to Another Record

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JOHNSTON, IOWA – In 2023, Iowa ethanol production increased to a record-breaking 4.6 billion gallons, up from the previous record of 4.5 billion gallons in...

Hy-Vee Dietitians to Offer 1,000 Free Vitamin D Screenings

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 1, 2024) — Hy-Vee is offering several opportunities in February to encourage individuals to keep moving forward with their health...

February is American Heart Month

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PELLA, Iowa— In observance of American Heart Month, Pella Regional will light up the outside of the hospital’s main entrance in red as a visual...

“COOLEST THING MADE IN IOWA” COMPETITION

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DES MOINES – The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is proud to unveil its brand-new statewide competition in search of the Coolest...

Emergency Preparedness Exercise Held at Rathbun Lake

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Officials held an emergency preparedness tabletop exercise at Rathbun Lake in Centerville, Iowa, last Tuesday to showcase the joint emergency preparedness between local, state,...

Former OHS Standout Inducted into SMSU Hall of Honor

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A former Ottumwa High School student-athlete was recently awarded for his success on the gridiron in college. Tyler Reed, a 2005 OHS graduate, was inducted...

Fired Ottumwa Fire Department Captain Reinstated

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An Ottumwa Fire Department Captain who was fired last year by the city will be returning to work. Public Information Officer Travis Lawrence confirmed to...

Teen Arrested for Alleged Threats Made Against Two School Districts

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An Iowa teen was arrested after he allegedly made threats against two Iowa school districts. According to school officials, the Osage and Wayne school districts...