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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Elementary School is proud to welcome a new leader with deep roots in the community as its new associate principal, pending school board approval. A seasoned educator and administrator with nearly four…

Dolly Parton just won't stand still. She has so many plates spinning, from the stage play about her life, to being a children's author, and now, she's expanded her food line to include single-serve frozen meals. The…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI has recruited Jony Ive, the designer behind Apple's iPhone, to lead a new hardware project for the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT. OpenAI said it is acquiring io Products,…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents, averaging $2.93 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa has launched a new website to better help serve residents and those interested in learning more about Ottumwa. Some new features include the ability to upload pictures when reporting…

OSKALOOSA -- Join your friends and neighbors for a unique evening of dining at the Farm-to-Table dinner that will be held on Monday June 23, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Bradbury Hall, Nelson Pioneer Farm,2211 Nelson Lane,…

You're never too old to set new records, apparently. Reba McEntire just turned 70, but she's still reaching career highs. Reba's latest single, "Trailblazer," with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert, just drew an impressive 2.6-million streams in its first week, marking…

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium-ion battery fires in a new…

DES MOINES -- Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season. “Park visitors are excited to get outside and enjoy…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School’s student council has earned a place among the nation’s elite, receiving the 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence Award from the National Association of Student Councils, a prestigious honor…