NEWS

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Several changes are in the works in this new year for Iowa’s casino industry, including more casinos leaving the water for land. Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick says things…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is accepting applications for property tax abatement until January 13, 2026. The residential and commercial property tax abatement programs are designed to encourage improvements and new development by reducing…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council has their first meeting of the new calendar year scheduled for tonight. The council will be swearing in the officials who were elected, or re-elected, in November. On…

It was around this time last year fans were still sorting through the wreckage of the Zach Bryan/Brianna LaPaglia relationship. On January 1, the singer let it be known that was all far behind him, as he posted…

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 on Thursday with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries “bloodied by conflict” and families wounded by violence. Leo celebrated a New Year’s Day Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.38 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is getting ready for the Coffee & Conversation events. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County residents with invaluable insights to state, county and local…

BATAVIA – An Ottumwa man was arrested in rural Jefferson County after authorities discovered he was in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia during a single-vehicle accident. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, on…

NEW YORK (AP) -- Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year’s Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The number of traffic fatalities has dropped significantly in Iowa this year and could reach a 100-year low. Some law enforcement officials cite Iowa’s new law banning the handling…