
WASHINGTON – Today the Department of Justice and the FBI, along with international law enforcement partners, announced the indictment of two individuals from Latvia and the seizure of more than 40 computers, servers and bank accounts as part of Operation Trident Tribunal, an ongoing, coordinated enforcement action targeting international cybercrime. The operation targeted international cybercrime […]
Jun 23 2011 | Posted in
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The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of five Army Air Forces servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and returned to their families for burial with full military honors. Capt. Leonard E. Orcutt, Alameda, Calif., was buried on May 5 in Oakland, Calif; Tech. […]
Jun 23 2011 | Posted in
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Des Moines — A former union official has pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from Local 2051 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, which represented employees at Prarie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. Grace Isley, 61, of Des Moines, pleaded guilty to embezzling […]
Jun 23 2011 | Posted in
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Floyd, IOWA — At approximately 1:15 PM this afternoon, an Iowa State Patrol Trooper discharged his duty firearm upon a man who was wanted in Wisconsin on probation violation, and was suspected of motor vehicle theft. Earlier today, Wisconsin issued a warrant for probation violation for a man who went missing from a Wisconsin State […]
Jun 23 2011 | Posted in
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Heavy Boat Traffic Expected For Long July 4 Weekend Posted: June 21, 2011 Iowa will have a new, lower limit for boating while intoxicated beginning July 1. The new .08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC), signed into law this spring, is intended to reduce vessel accidents, injuries and fatalities caused by alcohol impaired boat operators. The […]
Jun 23 2011 | Posted in
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Windjammers, Unlimited (www.circusmusic.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of traditional circus music, will hold its annual summer meet July 12-17, 2011 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This event is being held in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of the C. L. Barnhouse Co. (www.barnhouse.com), a music publishing firm of international prominence, whose catalog includes many […]
Jun 23 2011 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa City Band, under the direction of Bruce Peiffer, is ready for another performance Thursday at 8 p.m. on the downtown square. Listening to the band with friends and family is a great way to end a busy summer day. If you know someone who has never been to a concert, or hasn’t been […]
Jun 23 2011 | Posted in
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Recently we announced that New Sharon’s Fire Chief, Steve Gerard, will be honored by the Governor for he and his crew’s selfless service to not only their own community, friends, and neighbors but also to those around the county. So this week was all about highlighting not only Gerard’s work, but those of the Montezuma […]
Jun 23 2011 | Posted in
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January 18, 1920 – June 22, 2011 Oskaloosa, Iowa Visitation: 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM June 25, 2011 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Funeral Service: 11:00 AM June 25, 2011 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Interment: Cedar Township Cemetery Fremont, Iowa Ruth Virginia Baxter, age 91, of Oskaloosa passed away, Wednesday, June […]
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January 18, 1920 – June 22, 2011 Oskaloosa, Iowa Visitation: 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM June 25, 2011 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Funeral Service: 11:00 AM June 25, 2011 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Interment: Cedar Township Cemetery Fremont, Iowa Ruth Virginia Baxter, age 91, of Oskaloosa passed away, Wednesday, June […]
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