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Supervisors approve two new deputies

The Monroe County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of new radios for deputy vehicles by the Sheriff’s Department during their Oct. 13 meeting. The new system includes Kenwood Repeaters with P25/VM700/800 capabilities and the cost will be $88,383.26. The E911 budget will cover $36,870.40 of the cost and $25,000 will come from Local Option Sales Tax. The remaining cost will be covered by the Sheriff’s Office budget.

Monroe County, IA · 1d
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An Entire Iowa Ghost Town Vanished Except For A Few Graves And Foundations

Thousands of people once lived in a busy coal town in the hills of southern Iowa. It had stores, churches, schools, a big YMCA, and baseball games that drew huge crowds. Today, almost all of it is gone. Pasture and trees cover the streets where families once walked to work...

Albia, IA · 22h
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Marion County Sheriffs Report – 11-13-26

IN THE PAST 24 HOURS MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO 33 CALLS FOR SERVICE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: NINE EXTRA PATROL REQUESTS…FOUR PAPER SERVICE ATTEMPTS…THREE ACCIDENTS…THREE FOLLOW UPS…TWO RETURN PHONE CALLS… TWO RESCUES…ONE MOTORIST ASSIST…ONE VEHICLE UNLOCK…ONE SUICIDAL SUBJECT…ONE DOG…ONE GRASS FIRE…ONE RECKLESS DRIVER…ONE DEER…ONE INCOMPLETE 911 AND TWO OTHER CALLS.

Marion County, IA · 2d
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New Policy Established for Stray Dogs in Marion County

A new policy regarding stray dogs has been implemented by the Marion County Board of Supervisors following discussions with the Marion County Humane Society. Under the new policy, all stray dogs found in Marion County, including within the City of Knoxville, must be reported to and checked in through either the Marion County Sheriff’s Office or the Knoxville Police Department.

Marion County, IA · 2d
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The Bread Board Recognized as Senator Ernst’s Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, recently honored her Small Business of the Week as The Bread Board in Pella. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst has recognized a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. “The Bread Board has risen to...

Pella, IA · 1d

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Oskaloosa Schools Receive $540,000 Grant to Help Students With Mental Health and Learning Needs

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Community School District has received a $540,000 state grant to offer more support for students with learning, behavioral, and mental health needs. The funding is provided by the Iowa Department of Education through its Therapeutic Classroom Incentive Grant program. It will help the district...

Oskaloosa, IA · 20h