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General Manager & Editor of the @OttumwaCourier and @OskyHerald ... Aspiring vexatious requester of public documents. #FOIAandFindOut

Centerville, IA
Joined March 2011
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Kyle Ocker
6 months
I think we are all gonna start scooching over yonder, if you’d like to follow me as you move yourself then feel free:
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Kyle Ocker
2 years
So Hy-Vee has emailed a press release out that says they are starting a new security force for their stores. Here is B-roll footage they provided, showing the new force — apparently equipped with body cameras, gun, taser, etc. This will launch in "multiple markets" across chain.
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1 year
Just to summarize... 1. They said while people were unaccounted for, there was no one left inside the building. 2. They rescued someone who was inside. 3. Now they say believe there are two people inside.
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Ty Rushing
1 year
Davenport Police Chief Jeffery Bladel said there are five people who are still unaccounted for and they believe two of them are still in the building.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
Excellent sarcasm.
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2 years
Just for extra "yes this is real," here is a link to the press release on their corporate site:
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Kyle Ocker
2 years
So Hy-Vee has emailed a press release out that says they are starting a new security force for their stores. Here is B-roll footage they provided, showing the new force — apparently equipped with body cameras, gun, taser, etc. This will launch in "multiple markets" across chain.
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7 years
Pleasantville's Chaz Clark has punched a finals berth at 220.
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2 years
There exists only one Twitter user who didn’t see this coming.
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Drew Harwell
2 years
Spokesperson for pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly says they're in communication with Twitter to address the fake-but-verified Eli Lilly tweet that has been up for three hours and has 1,500 retweets and 10,000 likes
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After she had left a visit to Oskaloosa on Monday, which included a forum with area school superintendents about the AEAs, we were told the governor’s staff specifically told the district not to invite local media.
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Kyle Ocker
3 months
School photographers seem to have more access to Iowa’s governor than any member of the press does currently. Second trip to the area in the last week with zero local media notification. The last time I received a public schedule for Reynolds was Jan. 29.
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Kyle Ocker
7 years
Congrats to the @CRedBaseball squad. They finish the season with a record of 24-11, and one of the top-four teams in Class 2A.
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4 years
This is a reporter in our Oskaloosa newsroom. She came to Iowa from Alabama to pursue her dream. Then came unexpected health issues. She needs your thoughts, and if you can they are trying to raise funds to get her closer to home, near her family.
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5 years
Barbara Pasa is GUILTY of murder in the first-degree and GUILTY of first-degree arson. #StateVsPasa #iacourts
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@andreamsahouri I'm sorry you had to go through this, but excited for you to get this off your back and off your shoulders. Keep doing good work.
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2 years
Tonight's A main opened with a scary scene. Parker Price-Miller (11M) headed to the hospital.
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Kyle Ocker
6 years
. @CRedBaseball are champions again:
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Kyle Ocker
1 year
Dilbert will no longer be running in the Ottumwa Courier or other CNHI papers, either.
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The Gazette
1 year
Some newspapers drop Dilbert after creator’s Black ‘hate group’ remark
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3 years
The UAW for Ottumwa’s votes are in. We are waiting for the full results but appears a John Deere strike is imminent…
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3 years
It DOG PILE season, folks. @OHS_Bulldogs are going to state. @CourierScott will have all the details soon at @OttumwaCourier .com soon. #iahsbsb
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As someone who has been involved in newspaper closures, I want to just put this out there: If you appreciate the work produced by the journalists out there covering things like prep sports, you need to make sure you are in some way supporting that effort financially.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
Want to just point out this auction story initially was raised by a small-town newspaper (the Corydon Times Republican). It eventually grew to other outlets, and we began reporting as there was a similar auction set to occur in rural Appanoose County. Support local journalism.
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Well, you're in luck city officials, because we have pallet jacks and forklifts and will be right over to help you out!
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Keri Blakinger
7 months
This is the stuff of reporter nightmares tbh
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Kyle Ocker
2 years
The Iowa Legislature absolutely has to address the costs of public records. Governments have a duty to be transparent, they should not be billing over a half-million dollars for basic communications.
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Kyle Ocker
9 years
Those wanting to (possibly) watch the state title game can actually do so this Friday in Albia in the third round..."interesting" decision.
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Kyle Ocker
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You can fight me all you want, but this is and will always be the best NIL deal in history.
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Kyle Ocker
3 months
I received my seventh Best of CNHI award tonight. I have also been Photographer of the Year thrice, Reporter of the Year once, and have received two Public Service Awards. (CNHI is the newspaper company I work for.) Congrats to my colleagues for their recognition, too!
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3 years
Centerville's Matthew Lewis becomes the state's 29th four-time state champion.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
All sports writers will be temporarily assigned to the "Netflix reviews" beat, effective immediately.
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Kyle Ocker
6 months
There are still a few days left in 2023. But one thing is for certain: it is the year of fighting against secrecy. It has been a constant battle as desires for secrecy grow. Support local journalism, and anyone/anything putting up that fight. Including the non-profit @foi_iowa .
@foi_iowa
FOI_Iowa
6 months
Department of We Don’t Want to Follow the Law: The Ottumwa school district has compiled a list of books it will remove from classrooms and school libraries — but it *refuses* to provide the list to requesters. There is no exemption in the law to keep this list secret.
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Kyle Ocker
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Always love when I'm the only reporter in a court hearing and within minutes all the media that aren't there mysteriously somehow obtained the same information I just reported without even a credit line.
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Kyle Ocker
8 years
It is official, Centerville has indeed qualified for the FB playoffs. At 10 a.m. we will learn where they are going.
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Kyle Ocker
8 months
Police have arrested Gregory Showalter Sr. after he spent about 20 hours on the run from a jury verdict finding him guilty of first-degree murder.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
This is an absolute lie.
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Kyle Ocker
1 year
I would vote for whichever Speaker would support allowing photographers in the chambers at all times. Wonderful seeing legislators actually working in the people's House and it not being a screengrab from a controlled pool feed.
@GettyImagesNews
Getty Images News
1 year
Voting and negotiations continue in the U.S. Congress as #KevinMcCarthy failed on a 4th ballot to get enough votes to become the next #SpeakeroftheHouse 📷: @WinMc , @somogettynews , @AnnaMoneymaker , @tasosphotos #SpeakerVote
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Kyle Ocker
7 years
Centerville freshman Kayden Kauzlarich is district champ in Knoxville at 132, and will be heading to state.
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Kyle Ocker
7 years
. @CRedBaseball took home a 3-1 victory over Estherville in 8 innings Monday. They'll play again on Thursday.
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6 years
Players: Internal investigation led to coach departures at Indian Hills Community College's baseball program.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
Yep. Gotta use those taxpayer dollars on someone who won’t let the taxpayers see how the taxpayer dollars are being spent.
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Clay Masters
4 years
A longtime spokesperson for the Iowa Department of Public Health said she was ousted Wednesday, and she believes it was partly because she was seen as too aggressive in sharing information with the media. ⁦ @tonyleys
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Kyle Ocker
5 years
Not sure I can agree with including it. Overall, though, I think it shows King is a good person regardless of inappropriate jokes he made years ago in high school. His response has been top-notch.
@DMRegister
Des Moines Register
5 years
A statement from our editor:
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Kyle Ocker
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It is sad to see that legal action is becoming the only way to jar loose public records. These disputes almost always can be resolved rather cheaply if city officials simply read the law and apply it. It really is not a that confusing of a law...
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Kyle Ocker
2 years
In some personal news, this week I added “General Manager” to my title at the @OttumwaCourier and @OskyHerald . While still involved heavily in news, I pick up business and administration responsibilities. It’s the next step in a journey that started 11 yrs, 7 mos ago.
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Kyle Ocker
2 years
If the issue is actually that it is becoming too difficult “to define the criteria of a media outlet,” then appoint a neutral press org, or a combination of several orgs, to figure it out. An incredibly easy problem to fix.
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Kyle Ocker
8 years
Chariton's Bradley Krutsinger nails a three at the buzzer as No. 10 Chariton beats Centerville 58-55. #iahsbkb
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Kyle Ocker
2 years
Iowa PBS = gold standard for state tournament TV coverage.
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Kyle Ocker
7 years
Centerville's Brett Kauzlarich, by the way, with 46 points tonight. Now stands at 1,024 career points. @PrepHoopsIA @tonysroe @iowapreps
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Kyle Ocker
3 years
I just want stable data that can be downloaded and not require a bunch of hand-scraping...
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Kyle Ocker
8 months
This is so awful. AI is going to destroy so many livelihoods and @GettyImages could not wait to be part of the problem, and toss aside countless creatives. Shame.
@GettyImages
Getty Images
8 months
Introducing Generative AI by Getty Images – a new tool that pairs our best-in-class creative content with the latest AI technology for a commercially safe generative AI tool! Trained on Getty Images’ world-class creative content, the tool works seamlessly with our expansive
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
Mikey England, adorning the red and black trunks, is a Centerville native progressing the ranks of MMA. He and his ‘stash picked up another win tonight.
@UFCFightPass
UFC FIGHT PASS
4 years
Fire ALL NIGHT in Independence! 🔥 #FAC4
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Kyle Ocker
1 year
Since Twitter doesn't allow Instagram shares anymore, I'll post some pics here of Pella Christian's first round game against MFL Mar Mac on Monday. They're back in action Thursday morning. More pics uploaded to .
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Kyle Ocker
1 year
We need a law now to allow cameras in federal courts. The country should be able to see the entirety of this case with their own eyes and hear with their own ears. Current practice is far out of date and keeps the public from their judicial system.
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Kyle Ocker
7 years
The Big Reds are going to state!
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Colin Peters
7 years
STATE BOUND! Centerville upsets No. 5 Woodword-Granger 2-1!
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
Thanks @BeauBowmanKCCI for coming to Oskaloosa today to share this wonderful story:
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Kyle Ocker
5 years
ETHAN DAVIS FOUND GUILTY
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Kyle Ocker
7 months
I dream of the day I am not completely flabbergasted at how low local election turnout is. So many citizens completely check out of something that impacts them directly in so many ways, it is crazy to me.
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Kyle Ocker
9 years
Your Class 2-A champion at 132 pounds: Centerville's Bradley Irwin. #iahswr http://t.co/JS883cFRtD
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Kyle Ocker
7 years
Well look who made the cover of this year's program. @BriarCochran @MohawksWR #iahswr
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Kyle Ocker
1 year
The Pella boys take home the Class 3A title, while the Pella girls came in third.
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Kyle Ocker
3 years
At 9:04 a.m. today, I became a statistic. First COVID-19 vaccine dose in. Hallelujah! Science!
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Kyle Ocker
8 years
FINAL: Hawkeyes 42, Junior Varsity Team 3.
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Kyle Ocker
11 months
An update from small town southern Iowa.
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Kyle Ocker
3 years
Iowa has a high community transmission of the coronavirus, says White House COVID-19 Team report released yesterday. The report is based on data ending April 2. Link:
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
@Rushthewriter I've always been fascinated with the phenomenon of how people react to their words in print vs on a computer screen. Another reason, frankly, print journalism needs to remain around as long as absolutely possible. It's just different. It's permanent when its in ink.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
I sort of let the paper do the announcing, but was humbled to receive this news yesterday and appreciate everyone who has reached out yesterday and today with their congrats!
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Kyle Ocker
8 months
Judge Daniel Wilson has ordered police to protect the jurors who served on the case until Gregory Showalter Sr. is located.
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Kyle Ocker
8 months
An expanded update to this story: A judge has issued an arrest warrant for Gregory Showalter Sr., after he failed to show up to court for the reading of a jury verdict finding him guilty of first-degree murder.
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Kyle Ocker
5 years
ALBIA — A jury of seven women and five men found a Centerville woman guilty of murder and arson in the death of her husband Timothy Pasa.
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Kyle Ocker
11 months
We are in court this morning for the sentencing of Willard Miller, a 17 year old who has pled guilty to the charge of first-degree murder stemming from the death of Nohema Graber, a HS Spanish teacher.
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Kyle Ocker
8 years
2A District 6 standings PCM 3-0 Centerville 2-1 Central Lee 2-1 Clarke 2-1 EBF 2-1 Albia 1-2 Davis Co. 0-3 Chariton 0-3
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Kyle Ocker
1 year
One point was the difference in this one. A fine season comes to a close for the Pella Christian Eagles in the state semifinals. #iahsbkb @PellaChristian @PCEaglesAD
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Kyle Ocker
2 years
To PR professionals submitting news releases to media organizations: Submit it in just basic, plain text. I do not care about how beautiful your PDF/JPG is. I only care how copy/pastable it is. I feel I can speak on behalf of every single journalist on the planet on this.
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Kyle Ocker
1 year
A competitor on paper, but friend in reality, Ken Allsup of Osky News recently suffered a heart attack. A GoFundMe has been started if you’d like to help. Ken has been a great asset to the Oskaloosa, Iowa community through his journalism.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
Why in the world would you not capitalize on this marketing opportunity? You have thousands of people watching paint — your paint — being mixed (because that's the Internet at its best) and you squander it into bad PR, somehow...
@fordm
Matt Ford
4 years
Sherwin-Williams found out it employed one of the few millennials who was truly passionate about their job and fired him for it.
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Kyle Ocker
8 years
Oh, btw, here's 36 photos from the match that made Moravia history and Briar Cochran a state champ:
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Kyle Ocker
1 year
The William Penn Statesmen are headed to KC after securing a 73-61 win over Rio Grande. A fun night at the PAC. @WPUAthletics
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Kyle Ocker
8 years
And Casteels gets the pin over Ihrig to advance. This means all three @MohawksWR grapplers will place this year.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
Mayor Pete Buttigieg is hosting a town hall at Majestic Theatre in Centerville today. The venue is nearly full. His remarks are scheduled to begin at 2. Brief remarks will come before a Q&A.
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Kyle Ocker
8 years
Full SCC softball teams...
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Kyle Ocker
3 years
This headline gave me a lot of joy today. "Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to leaked memo"
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Kyle Ocker
6 years
134 photos of the @CRedBaseball semifinal win over Wilton, 13-0 in five innings. See you back at Principal Park Saturday at 1:30 p.m. for the state finals matchup.
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Kyle Ocker
6 years
@StLouisBlues Just forfeit the game, please.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
The Twin Cedars Community School District will not be open Monday or Tuesday after the district said there were multiple positive COVID-19 test results among their staff members.
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Kyle Ocker
8 years
. @ClarkeReport PCM 4-0 Centerville 3-1 Central Lee 3-1 Clarke 3-1 EBF 2-2 Albia 1-3 Davis Co 0-4 Chariton 0-4
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
@TroyBanning Does she find that we can still go gambling at a casino, or that we can drink at a bar as long as we are home before 10, reassuring?
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Kyle Ocker
2 years
A classroom of children was shot dead today. This problem is unique to the United States. When will something besides boilerplate statements be done to stop these tragedies from occurring? Lets have meaningful discussion and action. Find a way.
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Kyle Ocker
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The outpouring of support since we announced the IPSWA has been amazing. I hope my sports reporting friends will join us. I've only been part of the all-state selections for a couple years now. My only regret was not getting involved sooner. Such a historic and honored program.
@iasportswriters
Iowa Print Sports Writers Association
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ICYMI: Our first all-state selection meeting for Iowa girls' basketball all-state will be during the IGHSAU state basketball tournament. The meeting will be at the Comfort Inn located next to Wells Fargo Arena. Voting will begin promptly at 9 a.m., March 3.
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Kyle Ocker
6 years
Added around 50 photos to this gallery from Centerville's semifinals action. Including this one, taken after an overtime win by Centerville's Nathaniel Genobana to clinch a finals berth. Lewis has also punched a finals ticket. Link:
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Kyle Ocker
2 months
I will never be able to relate to what goes through people's minds when they decide to react this way. The speed at which people resort to harassing and threatening behavior on social media, even for the most trivial things, is astonishing to me.
@BarstoolUIowa
Barstool Iowa
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Gabbie Marshall didn’t blow the damn whistle Don’t understand why people are dogging on her for a CORRECT CALL
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
DES MOINES — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Iowa skyrocketed Sunday, with 389 new cases reported by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
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Kyle Ocker
8 months
That is like, vending-machine-out-of-Cherry-Coke level of frustration.
@HowardMortman
Howard Mortman
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The Rep. Patrick McHenry gavel slam ....
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Kyle Ocker
8 months
Busy news day in Ottumwa.
@CourierScott
Scott Jackson
8 months
We are in a delay to start the second half due to gun fire near Schafer Stadium. Officials are discussing options with coaches and officials.
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
@chuckoburger @douglaswburns @OttumwaCourier Would make a good story as I’m sure we will have some coverage that reflects on our history. I am proud to have turned in a good nine years or so. The newsroom has been recognized many times during that period, on a state and national level. It’s my hometown and my first gig...
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Kyle Ocker
4 years
Facebook comment (paraphrased): "Shouldn't you be reporting positivity rate! Because of course with more tests there will be more cases!" Headline of the story: *Includes positivity rate* Inside the story: *Multiple graphs speaking about the positivity rate*
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Kyle Ocker
8 years
FINAL: Centerville 35, Albia 14. #iahsfb
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Kyle Ocker
11 months
Complying with Iowa's open records and open meetings laws is a much cheaper way to operate...
@ACLUiowa
ACLU of Iowa
11 months
The Governor’s Office has agreed to: 🔸 Undergo a one-year period of judicial oversight to make sure it continues to comply with Iowa’s Open Records Act 🔸 Pay $135,000 in legal fees and costs incurred during the year-and-a-half legal battle
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Kyle Ocker
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Darkness is no place for a government to operate. Open meetings and open records lead to open minds. The government is supposed to work FOR the people. Plus, breaking the law gets expensive.
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Kyle Ocker
7 years
By a 58-stroke margin, the Centerville Redettes win the opening round of girls golf regionals. They advance to the regional final.
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Kyle Ocker
10 years
Taylor Lawson makes the final point. Centerville wins 25-7, 25-16, 18-35 and 30-28. #SCCVolleyball
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