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KNOXVILLE -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam November 20-21. The closure will begin Thursday morning and may continue…

By Sam Parsons This week is International Fraud Week. Statistics show that incidents of fraud have been on the rise in recent years: the Iowa Department of Public Safety reports that fraud cases are up…

ALBIA, Iowa – Have you found yourself debating about whether now is a good time to expand your beef cow herd?  Have you been thinking about how to optimize production to capitalize on this record-high…

PELLA -- Central College's music program invites the community to celebrate the season with a series of festive performances. The College Community Orchestra will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the…

AMES – Iowa 4-H Youth Development today announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Iowa Total Care, a provider of Medicaid healthcare coverage in Iowa and a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC). The grant will…

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) There’s no U.S.D.A. weekly crop report due to the government shutdown, but the state’s top ag official says the end of the harvest is close. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students entered a completely transformed strength and conditioning room this week. The new space features updated equipment, enhanced safety features, and a fresh energy that students and coaches say…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting a presentation by Emma Hanigan which will cover the three critical phases of tree establishment: selection, planting and care.  Attendees walk away with measurable, practical skills…

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…

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year. The University of Iowa…