Federal government shutdown grinds into a week two as tempers flare at the Capitol
Oct 09, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tours at the Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors closed, while the Senate repeated its loop Wednesday of failed votes to reopen the government. President Donald Trump is threatening to mass…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Oct 09, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.82 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on…
Vehicle Theft in Wapello County Leads to Arrest
Oct 09, 2025
OTTUMWA – Authorities in Wapello County arrested an Ottumwa man this week following a vehicle theft. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, in the early hours of Monday morning, a Wapello County Deputy on…
EBF High School Student to Possibly Faces Criminal Charges for Fire Extinguisher Incident
Oct 09, 2025
EDDYVILLE – A student at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School may face criminal charges for an incident on Tuesday that resulted in the school being placed on hold. The district shared in a statement on Facebook that…
Dolly Parton Resurfaces: "I Ain't Dead Yet!"
Oct 09, 2025
Frieda Parton appealed to fans everywhere to pray for Dolly, adding that she had been up all night on her knees. Internet chaos: activated. It didn't take long for Dolly to hear about the ruckus, and…
Truck driver sues Mark Sanchez and Fox after violent fight over parking space
Oct 08, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- A 69-year-old truck driver who was seriously injured in a fight that prosecutors say was started by former NFL quarterback and sports analyst Mark Sanchez is suing Sanchez and his employer, Fox Corporation, in Indiana state…
Iowans Reminded of Deadlines to Request Absentee Ballots, Return Absentee Ballots, and Vote on Election Day, November 4
Oct 08, 2025
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans that local elections matter, and it’s time to make a plan to participate in November’s City-School Election. Iowans can begin casting ballots for…
Fall community trout stocking starts October 23
Oct 08, 2025
DES MOINES -- Eighteen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part…
Laborshed Study to be Conducted in Oskaloosa
Oct 08, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Oskaloosa area. This study will geographically define which…
Jason Aldean's New Side-Gig: Manning The Cash Register At Elementary School Book Fair
Oct 08, 2025
Jason Aldean is great with a microphone, but he's pretty good with a price scanner as well. His wife Brittany posted a pic of Aldean manning the cash register at his kid's elementary school book fair, captioning it "Not me signing…