Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday night into Thursday
Feb 16, 2022
A mix of winter weather is headed our way. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 9pm Wednesday (2/16) until 6pm Thursday (2/17) for Mahaska, Wapello, Keokuk and Monroe Counties. …
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2.5% increase on school spending goes to Governor Reynolds
Feb 15, 2022
AP - Republicans in the Iowa Legislature are sending to Governor Kim Reynolds a school funding bill that offers a 2.5% increase from the current year. The Iowa Senate passed the bill Monday (2/14), adopting…
Iowa Senate bill on social studies class about the Bible
Feb 14, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The Iowa Board of Education would be directed to adopt standards for public high school courses on the Bible if a bill that’s cleared initial review in the Senate…
Mahaska County Board Chairman concerned about TIF takeaway
Feb 11, 2022
Mahaska County Board Chairman Mark Groenendyk spoke at Monday’s (2/7) regular County Board meeting about a bill under consideration in the Iowa House. Groenendyk says House File 2082 will redistribute money from Tax Increment Financing…
Fundraiser for local food shelf
Feb 10, 2022
You can take your valentine to dinner and help a local food bank Saturday (2/12) at one place. The Grateful Hearts Food Program is holding a Valentine’s Day dance and dinner at the Hedrick Civic…
Governor’s E15, B20 plan clears Senate Ag Committee
Feb 09, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The governor’s plan to require that most Iowa fueling stations sell gas with a 15% ethanol blend has cleared the Senate Ag Committee — without any debate. Republican Senator Dan Zumbach of…
Osky High speech students star at State
Feb 08, 2022
All six Oskaloosa High groups who competed in the State Speech competition Saturday (2/5) earned superior ratings. Not only that, Grace Moore, Ally Nolan and Myles Strait earned All-State honors in group improvisation. The other…
Iowa caucuses tonight
Feb 07, 2022
Iowa's political process begins Monday (2/7) with party caucuses. Some caucus sites may have changed from 2020 after redistricting from the 2020 census. Caucuses begin at 7pm and doors will be locked at 7 if you’re…
State pandemic emergency status to end
Feb 04, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Governor Kim Reynolds will allow the COVID-19 disaster declaration to expire next week. Iowa Department of Public Health director, Kelly Garcia, talked with reporters today about the move. “After nearly…
Ryals sentenced
Feb 03, 2022
A Chillicothe man convicted of accidentally shooting a 73-year-old woman will be in jail for 25 years. According to Wapello County court records, 37-year-old Lee Ryals was drunk when he fired a gun on his…