Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters in the face of disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 09, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s intense bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Apr 09, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 21 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.64 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for April 25
Apr 09, 2026
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up this month. Twice a year, the DEA observes Prescription Drug Take Back Day as a means for people to safely and anonymously dispose of their unused…
Disaster Assistance Center Open in Ottumwa Through Tomorrow
Apr 09, 2026
OTTUMWA – A Disaster Assistance Center is now open in Ottumwa after Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Wapello County this week. The disaster proclamation was issued in response to severe weather that…
Trailer For Lainey Wilson's "Keepin' Country Cool" Documentary Released
Apr 09, 2026
The trailer for the Lainey Wilson documentary "Keepin' Country Cool" is now out. The story of the early life and 14 year "overnight success" of the country star is being told in a new Netflix film that tells…
US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but attacks resume in Iran and Gulf Arab countries
Apr 08, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his threats to unleash a bombing campaign that would…
Iowa DOT lets motorists promote non-profits on license plates
Apr 08, 2026
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans can now purchase a specialty license plate with a blank space that allows them to stick on a state-approved decal from any of several dozen non-profits. Tim Paluch, spokesman…
More ACM Awards Performers Announced
Apr 08, 2026
A second round of performers has been announced for the upcoming 61st Annual ACM Awards. Riley Green, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson were all announced last month; they'll be joined by Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town. Believe it or not, it's the…
Oskaloosa City Council Approves Negotiations with Oskaloosa CSD for Building Trades Program Help
Apr 08, 2026
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting on Monday and discussed a collaborative housing project with the Oskaloosa Community School District. The district had shared on social media that their building…
Farm-to-Table Dinner to Celebrate Local Producers
Apr 08, 2026
Oskaloosa, IA — Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of fresh, locally sourced cuisine and community connection at the upcoming Mahaska County Farm-toTable Dinner on June 23, 2026, with social hour beginning at…