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Betty Matthews Jones shares wartime memories her father kept to himself

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Jared Wittmaack and Jacob Davidson, Bloomfield police officers, were nominated for the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Award by Chief Zach Dunlavy.

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Renita Murrell, 64, of Bloomfield unexpectedly entered the reflexology field nine years ago and is now on the national board of the Reflexology Association of America—a journey she took via God and other people’s feet.

Warm weather brings out the lawnmowers and the twitterpated animals. Care must be taken to prevent a raccoon family from crashing through the ceiling.

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Governor Kim Reynolds, Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced that three $50,000 grants have been awarded to Calhoun County Public Health, Cass County Board of Health, and Van Buren County Hospital to test an innovative program aimed at decreasing emer…

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With a potential federal debt default less than a week away, Iowans will feel the pain if the U.S. reaches the point of failing to pay its bills, University of Iowa Economics Professor Anne Villamil said.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Appanoose County is hosting a pasture walk on June 13 at 6 p.m. The event will take place southwest of Moulton, near 30151 269th Ave. A map and driving directions are included in the event flyer.

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Megan Pickens and daughters Jillian and Madeline were vendors at the Bloomfield Farmers’ Market Saturday morning. The girls participated in the Kids’ Market by selling plants and baked goods. Their dad, Cody, was along to help but stepped aside when it came time to capture the moment on camera.

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On Thursday May 25, local residents gathered at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield to place American flags on the graves of veterans.

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Whether it’s a trip to the Field of Dreams, hauling hogs to the Iowa State Fair or heading to Sioux City to kick off RAGBRAI, many Iowans will be on the roads this summer. And those roads are increasingly dangerous because of distracted drivers and a rise in highway fatalities, law enforceme…

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced recentlly that farmers and landowners may now sign up for water quality and soil conservation cost share funding as part of the state’s Water Quality Initiative (WQI). These funds assist farmers with adopting proven practices, including plant…

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Gordon and Loita Fisher will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, June 24 from 2-4 p.m. at Pennsylvania Place in Ottumwa.

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City Council meeting postponed

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Farmers and farm businesses in southeastern Iowa are invited to join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association for the summer field day at the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on June 21, starting at 1…

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A vote of Bloomfield United Methodist Church members on disaffiliation from the mainline protestant denomination failed Sunday afternoon.

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Davis County High School graduated 106 students Sunday. The valedictorian of the class — Stephyn Wilfawn — addressed fellow classmates saying, “We are the architects of our future. We must respond to the challenges thrown our way.”

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Past State Commander of the American Legion, Bob Waugh of Birmingham, will be the guest speaker for the American Legion’s Annual Memorial Day Service at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

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The Davis County Master Gardeners are working with the Drakesville Park Board to create a rock garden at the Drakesville Park.

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The Bloomfield City Council Thursday night delayed making a decision on whether to sign a letter of approval for a used car sales and rebuild business to occupy a portion of the Snowman Building along Highway 63 north.

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In the “DCHS students learn about suicide prevention and awareness” article in the May 17 edition, Rachel Jones, not another individual, should have been quoted as saying:

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Stephanie Leager and Garrett Pace were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Moulton-Udell Class of 2023 at Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 21.

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Bentonsport Historic District, nestled in a valley along the Des Moines River, will have its annual flea market and craft show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28.

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Governor Reynolds has announced a schedule of informational webinars to assist parents and guardians who plan to apply for the state’s new Students First Education Savings Accounts (ESAs).

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Once upon a time, high school students had one route to graduate, but that is no longer the case.

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Kyle Fuentes, 37, of Bloomfield took three ball pythons and four juvenile rats into Patricia Murdock’s preschool classroom for show-and-touch on May 16.

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The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is urging Iowans to buckle up during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, is May 22-June 4, 2023.

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Davis County Schools will begin the 10th year of their free summer lunch program on May 30 and serve meals five days a week through August 11.

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