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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE AP - Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12, a step toward possibly beginning shots in this age…
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Deliberations to begin in Ottumwa attempted murder trial

In Ottumwa, a jury is expected to begin deliberating Wednesday afternoon (3/31) on the fate of two men accused of getting into a shootout with police.  26-year-old Dalton Cook and 35-year-old Michael Bibby, both of…
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Osky School Board approves contract with teachers

The Oskaloosa School Board approved a tentative contract agreement with its teachers union at a special meeting Tuesday (3/30).  Oskaloosa School Superintendent Paula Wright talks about the new deal. "It's about a 2.6% salary increase…
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One dead after fight in Newton

Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following.  A man from Newton has been charged with first degree murder after another man died after a fight in Newton Tuesday night…
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Blake Shelton Announces New Album "Body Language"

Blake Shelton is getting ready to release a new album. The singer just announced he’ll drop his 12th studio album, “Body Language,” on May 21st. “We’ve been working on this album on and off for…
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Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up

By ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a top health official warned that too many Americans are declaring virus victory too quickly, appealing for mask requirements and other restrictions to be maintained…
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Hanson re-hired as Ottumwa High Principal

Ottumwa High School’s new principal will be a familiar face.  The Ottumwa School District announced Monday (3/29) that Mark Hanson would take over as high school principal on July 1.  He will succeed Richard Hutchinson,…
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Oskaloosa School Board to vote on agreement with teachers

The Oskaloosa School Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday evening (3/30).  The Board will vote on approving a tentative contract agreement with its teachers union.  The School Board will also vote on awarding a…
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Groenendyk charged with violating no-contact order

The Mahaska County Board President has been charged with violating a no-contact order filed by a member of his family.  According to a police report, Mark Groenendyk violated the order when he arrived at the…
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Eric Church On The Process Behind "Heart & Soul"

Eric Church’s upcoming project “Heart & Soul” is the result of a month-long session in North Carolina in which he, his co-writers and producer Jay Joyce wrote and recorded songs from start to finish in…
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