South half of Pella Wildlife Area to remain open through Nov. 11
Oct 31, 2024
PELLA -- The southern half of the Pella Wildlife Area will remain open for public use until Nov. 12, when the contractor will begin reclamation work on the former coal mine site. Beginning Nov. 12,…
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In a first since 1938, Des Moines, Iowa, kids will trick-or-treat on Halloween
Oct 30, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. Going door-to-door for candy on All Hallows' Eve has long been commonplace throughout the…
Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2
Oct 30, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s furbearer season opens Saturday and the outlook for trappers is positive – most species populations are steady, and there are some early indications wild fur pelt prices could be trending up…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Dr. Mollie Waller to the Family Medicine Team
Oct 30, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Mollie Waller, DO, board-certified medicine practitioner, to the Family Medicine team where she will specialize in Family Medicine with a focus on Obstetrics. Dr. Waller brings a…
Oskaloosa to Turn on the Lights Next Month
Oct 30, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to announce, ‘Turn on the Lights!’ to take place in downtown Oskaloosa on Saturday, November 23. Bring your family and friends to the square for the Oskaloosa City…
ERIC CHURCH COMMITS TO BUILDING 100 HOMES FOR HURRICANE-RAVAGED WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Oct 29, 2024
Eric Church has lived a big chunk of his life in western North Carolina, which is why he takes the suffering of those who went through Hurricane Helene to heart. Last weekend he joined other artists…
'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9
Oct 29, 2024
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Ay, Caramba! Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.” The Dec. 9 Monday night game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will also air from Atoms Stadium in Springfield…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Oct 29, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
Ottumwa Firefighters Overcome East Fourth Street Fire
Oct 29, 2024
OTTUMWA -- On Sunday, October 27, 2024, around 12:30 a.m., the Ottumwa Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 614 East Fourth Street. The response to this address was delayed due to road construction…
Voting is Now Open for Oskaloosa Main Street's Young Ambassador Contest
Oct 29, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Now is the time to place your votes for the Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador of your choice. Eleven local children, ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s…