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WASHINGTON (AP) — Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration were not significantly better at helping smokers quit than tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, according to a new memo that’s likely to stir more questions about the agency’s decision. The FDA…

DES MOINES -- In the wake of this week’s severe weather across the state, the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services urges Iowans to be on the lookout for scams and contractors looking to exploit…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street proudly announces the 57th Annual Art on the Square, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the heart of Oskaloosa’s historic downtown square.…

OTTUMWA – Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Ottumwa on Wednesday. The incident took place in the 500 block of North Green Street on June 10. At approximately 12:30pm, members of the…

NEWTON – A Des Moines man was arrested in Newton this week on online child exploitation charges. According to the Newton Police Department, 32-year-old Jerad Wayne Sassman of Des Moines engaged in online communication of…

You go to the farmer's market, you expect to find fresh, locally grown produce, some good food...what you don't expect to find is a country star. Earlier this week, surprised fans ran into Carrie Underwood at Nashville’s 12 South…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband, as well as the attempted murders of a state senator and his wife, is due to…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 13 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.78 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…

DES MOINES – A Grinnell man who was charged in the 2025 death of a Des Moines East High School student pleaded guilty on Wednesday. According to the Polk County Attorney’s Office, 23-year-old Kaelin Mikel…

KNOXVILLE – A structure fire broke out in Knoxville in the early morning hours yesterday and a family is now displaced. According to the Knoxville Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the 2700 block of…