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Wood Iron Grille makes Iowa's best burger

Iowa’s best burger can be found in Oskaloosa.  The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association announced Wednesday (5/1) that the Wood Iron Grille makes the best burger in the state.  Wood Iron Grille executive chef and co-owner Michael…
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Ernst pushing to keep Violence Against Women Act

During a visit to Sigourney last week, Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst told the No Coast Network she will be pushing to extend the Violence Against Women Act.  She explains what’s in that law. "What…
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Ag Secretary Perdue in Pella

US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was in Pella Monday afternoon (4/29) touring the Vermeer plant.  Perdue was pleased with the way Vermeer has continued its productivity after a tornado last July did major damage to…
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Storm spotter training in Ottumwa

The Wapello County Emergency Management Office is holding storm spotter training Tuesday night (4/30).  You can learn about storm safety and what to look for when storm spotting.  The free event is at Liberty Elementary…
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Joni Ernst in Sigourney

Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst is back in Washington after the Easter recess.  She spent Friday afternoon (4/26) in Sigourney, touring Atwood Electric’s facility.  Ernst says the first order of business will be to pass…
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Mahaska County 4-H & FFA Fundraiser Tonight

The Mahaska County 4-H and FFA Fair is having its annual fundraiser tonight (4/26) at Bradbury Hall at the Nelson Pioneer Farm in Oskaloosa.  Amy Brainerd with the Extension Office says this year, they're emphasizing…
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MHP to hold active shooter drill

If you drive by Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa Thursday (4/25) afternoon, you might see something disturbing.  The Oskaloosa Police and Fire Departments will be conducting a major active shooter drill on the MHP campus. …
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eCycle event Saturday

Do you have any electronics you’d like to get rid of?  Coming up on Saturday (4/27), MCG, Vermeer Corporation and Pella Corporation will hold their second annual Earth Day eCycle event in Oskaloosa and Pella. …
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Jasper County fatal motorcycle accident

A motorcyclist from Newton was killed in an accident Sunday afternoon (4/21) south of Newton.  The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says it received a 911 call around 1:40 pm about a one vehicle motorcycle accident…
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Guilty of Second Degree Murder

Guilty of second degree murder.  That’s the finding a Mahaska County jury reached Monday afternoon (4/15) in Luke Van Hemert’s murder trial.  The jury of nine women and three men deliberated for about an hour…
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