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UAW & John Deere reach tentative agreement

Union workers at farm-equipment maker Deere & Co. would get wage increases of 10% if they ratify a tentative contract reached over the weekend. The upfront pay would be followed by 5% raises in the…
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Man killed in officer involved shooting in Tama County

The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation is investigating a shooting involving law enforcement in Chelsea in Tama County.  Around 7:30 Thursday night (10/28), the Tama County Sheriff’s Office received a call of shots being fired…
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Plan 2 for redistricting up for a vote today in Iowa legislature

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The Iowa Legislature reconvenes today (Thursday) in special session to vote on new maps that change the boundaries for Iowa congressional and legislative districts. Republicans in the Iowa Senate…
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STATE TOURNAMENT BOUND!

Oskaloosa High’s volleyball team is going to the State Tournament.  The Indians defeated Pella in three straight sets Tuesday (10/27) to win the Class 4A Region 3 championship.  The scores were 25-19, 26-24 and 25-16.  Senior…
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Oskaloosa School Board meets Tuesday

The Oskaloosa School Board has called a special meeting for Tuesday (10/26).  The Board will consider proposals from firms who will help the School District search for a new superintendent.  Earlier this month, Oskaloosa Superintendent…
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Brews & Broomsticks Friday in Oskaloosa

All kinds of Halloween celebrations will be taking place this week.  Experience Oskaloosa is holding a shopping event Friday night (10/29) for people 21 and over.  Jessica Reuter of Oskaloosa Main Street talks about Brews…
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One killed, two hurt in two car crash south of Ottumwa

A Bloomfield man was killed and two other people were injured in a two car crash south of Ottumwa Thursday (10/21).  The Iowa State Patrol says 43-year-old Joshua Pugh of Osceola was northbound on Highway…
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Judge limits strikers' conduct at John Deere Davenport plant

A judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order that details how picketing workers at the Deere & Co. plant in Davenport must conduct themselves. In seeking the injunction Wednesday (10/20), Deere officials alleged that…
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Mahaska County homeless can get help Saturday

Homeless people in Mahaska County can get help with several services on Saturday (10/23).  Love INC (In the Name of Christ) is holding its second annual Mahaska Connect at Central Methodist Church in Oskaloosa.  Love…
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TPI Composites to lay off over 700 workers

One of Jasper County’s largest businesses is laying off most of its workers.  TPI Composites will be laying off 710 workers at its Newton plant, according to the Iowa Workforce Development’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification…
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