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Oskaloosa high schooler recognized for her quick thinking that helped avert a tragedy
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (KCRG) - When a student was hit in the back of the head by a wayward discus at a recent track and field event, student-athlete Cora Snakenberg knew exactly what to do. It happened during an event at East Marshall High School. Snakenberg, a sophomore at Oskaloosa High...
After six weeks in residential facility, habitual offender on the run
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Authorities are looking for Brandon Hanners. He failed to report back to the Ottumwa Residential Facility Saturday. The 41-year-old first arrived at the work release facility in early March. He was convicted of Habitual Offender in Des Moines County in southeast Iowa. Anyone with information on...
Ottumwa man on parole for crossbow attack faces arson and animal abuse charges
OTTUMWA, Iowa — A southeast Iowa man who police say committed arson while on probation for a previous crime is set to be back in court next month. After taking a plea deal and avoiding prison time, George Dennison, of Ottumwa, was sentenced to 15 years parole for shooting his ex-wife with a crossbow on Aug. 17, 2022.
Poweshiek County papers keep their head above water as print dies
Three local newspapers in Poweshiek County exist mainly in print despite the steady decline in print circulation — the Grinnell-Herald Register, the Poweshiek County Chronicle Republican (PCCR) and The Montezuma Record. Since 2005, the newspaper industry in the United States has lost one-third of its newspapers and two-thirds of...
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