China says it will work with US to resolve issues related to TikTok
Oct 30, 2025
BEIJING (AP) -- President Donald Trump's meeting Thursday with China’s top leader Xi Jinping produced a raft of decisions to help dial back trade tensions, but no agreement on TikTok's ownership. “China will work with…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Oct 30, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 1 cent from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.80 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…
Mahaska County Conservation to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Grand Opening of New Nature Playscape
Oct 30, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites the public to join in celebrating a major milestone — the Grand Opening of the new Nature Playscape and the 50th Anniversary of Mahaska County Conservation on…
Albia MS Among Four Iowa schools named as 2025 Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools
Oct 30, 2025
DES MOINES -- Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced that four Iowa schools have been selected as the state’s inaugural Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025 during a ceremony at the…
Darius Rucker's Kids Want To Be Musicians, And Dad's Not In Favor Of It
Oct 30, 2025
Darius Rucker's entire adult life was spent in pursuit of a career in music, and he's been incredibly successful. Now two of his kids also want to be musicians, and Dad...is not a fan of the idea.…
Isolated flight delays may spread as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown
Oct 29, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Air traffic controllers missed their paychecks Tuesday because of the ongoing government shutdown, and that has Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the head of the controllers' union concerned that flight delays could multiply as…
Furbearer season preview
Oct 29, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s furbearer season begins November 1, and state wildlife experts say most species populations are in good shape. “Most species are trending higher, except for gray fox and possibly muskrats,” said Vince…
Central College Names New CFO and Controller
Oct 29, 2025
PELLA -- Central College President Mark Putnam announced the appointment of Kayla Flanders as chief financial officer and controller. Flanders served as vice president of finance at Pella Corporation since 2024. She begins her duties at Central Tuesday, Oct.…
Man Sentenced for Role in Death Concealment in Newton
Oct 29, 2025
NEWTON – A Hudson man who was arrested earlier this year during a death investigation was sentenced this week. 47-year-old Thomas Patrick Olofson was one of four men accused of attempting to conceal the death…
Tim McGraw Was On The Verge Of Retirement After His Health Went South
Oct 29, 2025
There was a time not that long ago when country legend Tim McGraw thought it was time to retire. For a guy who prided himself in keeping in top shape, getting hit with injuries that required two knee…