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Social Security No Taxes Message on Trump Bill Raises Eyebrows

Donald Trump · Ottumwa

Social Security No Taxes Message on Trump Bill Raises Eyebrows

67% Center coverage: 98 sources

President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is sending mixed messages about whether most Americans are required to pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. “It’s a mixed bag for seniors, because some seniors will get some tax relief; the cost of that, though, is borne by the entire Social Security system,” Alex Lawson, executive…See the Story

Jake Paul Enters WBA's Cruiserweight Rankings, Making Him Eligible for Title Shot

Jake Paul · Ottumwa

Jake Paul Enters WBA's Cruiserweight Rankings, Making Him Eligible for Title Shot

61% Center coverage: 56 sources

The WBA’s decision reflects Paul’s incredible financial potential more than his fighting resume, which still largely consists of fellow YouTubers and mixed martial artists as his opponents.See the Story

He Pioneered the Cellphone. It Changed How People Around the World Talk to Each Other — and Don’t

Innovation · Ottumwa

He Pioneered the Cellphone. It Changed How People Around the World Talk to Each Other — and Don’t

53% Center coverage: 38 sources

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Dick Tracy got an atom-powered two-way wrist radio in 1946. Marty Cooper never forgot it. The Chicago boy became a star engineer who ran Motorola’s research and development arm when the hometown telecommunications titan was locked in a 1970s corporate battle to invent the portable phone. Cooper rejected AT&T’s wager on the car phone, betting that America wanted to feel like Dick Tracy, armed with “a device that was an exte…See the Story

This week's congressional votes

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WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.Ottumwa · Ottumwa Read Article

Cedar Creek women compete on selected holes

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OTTUMWA — Members of the Cedar Creek women's golf league took part in an exciting day on the course. Scores to decide the winner of the round were determined by the scores on the odd-numbered holes on the front nine…Ottumwa · Ottumwa Read Article

VA physician facing disciplinary charges • Iowa Capital Dispatch

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(Photo courtesy of the Iowa Board of Medicine)A Veterans Administration physician from Ottumwa is facing disciplinary charges from the Iowa Board of Medicine. The board has charged Dr. Joshuan Nolan Hicks, 44, with violating an initial agreement or health contract that he entered into with the Iowa Physicians Health Program. The program is described by the state as “a safe place for physicians to get the assistance and support they need for ment…Ottumwa · Ottumwa Read Article

Qore Launches in Eddyville, Iowa, Ushering in Large-Scale Corn Processing for Bio-Based Solutions

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EDDYVILLE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 10, 2025-Eddyville · Eddyville Read Article

EMS advisory council convenes for first time

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OTTUMWA — There were a few laughs, but mostly, a lot of thoughts and ideas, but few answers.Ottumwa · Ottumwa See the Story

Cerro Grande Meat Market fire sends several to hospital

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OTTUMWA — A weekend fire at Cerro Grande Meat Market, located at 311 E. Main St., caused significant damage to the business and adjoining property, and sent several Ottumwa firefighters to the hospital.Ottumwa · Ottumwa Read Article

Prep baseball: Bulldogs shut out East to wrap up Iowa Alliance play

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OTTUMWA — The message was obviously received.Hamilton Bulldogs · Ottumwa Read Article

Prep baseball: Bulldogs suffer soggy stunner to Davenport Central

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OTTUMWA — First it was Davenport Central that got the best of the Ottumwa baseball team.Hamilton Bulldogs · Ottumwa Read Article

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