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Authorities Say Charges Are Pending in ATV Crash That Left One Person Injured Near Peterson

Authorities Say Charges Are Pending in ATV Crash That Left One Person Injured Near Peterson

A man was seriously injured in an ATV accident that happened just outside of Peterson, Iowa, and authorities say charges may be filed soon. ...

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Dickinson County Board Rejects Moratorium on New Wind Turbines After Divided Vote

Dickinson County Board Rejects Moratorium on New Wind Turbines After Divided Vote

Dickinson County will not put a hold on wind turbine construction, as the county board rejected a proposed moratorium during their latest meeting. The ...

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Southern Iowa Junk Journey Attracts Vintage Enthusiasts from Across the Midwest

Southern Iowa Junk Journey Attracts Vintage Enthusiasts from Across the Midwest

If you enjoy browsing antiques, finding unique home décor, or just love a good road trip, the Southern Iowa Junk Journey is worth the ...

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Crop Spraying Business in Marshalltown Uses 80-Pound Drones to Apply Chemicals and Fertilizer

Crop Spraying Business in Marshalltown Uses 80-Pound Drones to Apply Chemicals and Fertilizer

A Marshalltown-based business is changing the way crops are sprayed in Iowa—using drones that weigh nearly 80 pounds. The company, Heartland Sky, offers a ...

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Marshalltown High School Student Wins Bet, Shaves Teacher’s Head After Graduation

Marshalltown High School Student Wins Bet, Shaves Teacher’s Head After Graduation

In a fun and heartwarming moment at Marshalltown High School, a student celebrated his graduation in a way he’ll never forget—by shaving his teacher’s ...

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West Liberty Qualifies for State Tournament for Sixth Consecutive Year

West Liberty Qualifies for State Tournament for Sixth Consecutive Year

West Liberty’s girls’ soccer team has once again made it to the state tournament, marking their sixth consecutive appearance. The team secured its place ...

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Four-Time All-American Wrestler Claudio Torres Flips Commitment from Penn to Iowa

Four-Time All-American Wrestler Claudio Torres Flips Commitment from Penn to Iowa

Claudio Torres, a standout wrestler and four-time All-American, has made a big decision about his future. The top-ranked 157-pound high school wrestler from Florida ...

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Joni Ernst Kicks Off 99 County Tour with Key Stops in Iowa City and Parkersburg This Week

Joni Ernst Kicks Off 99 County Tour with Key Stops in Iowa City and Parkersburg This Week

Senator Joni Ernst is visiting several communities in eastern Iowa next week as part of her yearly tradition called the 99 County Tour. The ...

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Ottumwa Public Library Restarts Adventure Pass Program, Offering Free Entry to Iowa Attractions

Ottumwa Public Library Restarts Adventure Pass Program, Offering Free Entry to Iowa Attractions

The Ottumwa Public Library has brought back its much-loved Adventure Pass program, giving library cardholders free entry to several top attractions in Iowa. The ...

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Mount Ayr’s Shaffer Just 2 Shots Away From State Golf Glory After Day One in Iowa

Mount Ayr’s Shaffer Just 2 Shots Away From State Golf Glory After Day One in Iowa

Mount Ayr’s standout golfer, Payton Shaffer, is just two strokes behind the leader after the first round of the Iowa Girls State Golf Tournament. ...

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