William Penn University President John Ottosson to Retire in Summer 2027
May 12, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University announced that President John Ottosson will retire in the summer of 2027. His presidency has been marked by courageous leadership, financial discipline, enrollment momentum, and an unwavering commitment to students…
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Brad Paisley Gives Fans Access To Unreleased And Unfinished Music With "Tacklebox"
May 12, 2026
Brad Paisley is offering his fans a treasure trove of music from over his 30 year country music career. The country star is releasing new music as part of an ongoing project titled "Tacklebox." Some of the music is…
Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport
May 11, 2026
DENVER (AP) -- A person who jumped a fence and was on a runway at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff, airport authorities said. The collision sparked…
Secretary Pate Reminds Iowans of Deadlines to Request Absentee Ballots, Return Absentee Ballots, and Vote in the June 2 Primary Election
May 11, 2026
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans to make a plan to participate in June’s Primary Election and note upcoming deadlines for absentee ballots. Iowans can begin casting ballots for…
Master Gardeners to Hold Annual Plant Sale This Weekend
May 11, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold their second plant sale of the year, which is their traditional annual sale, on Saturday May 16. It will be held 8 – 11 am featuring…
Man At Large After Escaping Standoff in Poweshiek County
May 11, 2026
MONTEZUMA – Authorities are searching for a man who escaped a standoff with law enforcement in Poweshiek County and is considered armed and dangerous. The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office says that yesterday evening, at around…
Kane Brown's Nashville Bar Is Opening Memorial Day Weekend
May 11, 2026
Kane Brown's Nashville bar now has an opening date. Kane Brown’s On Broadway will open its doors on Friday, May 22nd. The multi-story bar, restaurant and live music venue will welcome guests at 10AM CT that Friday and feature…
Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
May 08, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight more games and more of one other ingredient, too: beer. Maybe wine, too. The NCAA on Thursday announced a long-expected expansion of…
Water Summary Update: Wet April provides relief across most of Iowa
May 08, 2026
DES MOINES – Iowa experienced significantly improved conditions through April, according to the latest Water Summary Update. A particularly wet April brought relief to a large portion of the state. While southeastern Iowa saw significant…
"The Feather Wars" Author James H. McCommons to Speak at the Environmental Learning Center
May 08, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- Book Vault & Mahaska County Conservation are partnering to bring author James H. McCommons to Mahaska County on from 6:30-7:30 pm on May 11th at the Environmental Learning Center. McCommons is the author…