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NEW YORK (AP) — The company behind Tupperware, the plastic kitchenware that revolutionized food storage after World War II and became inextricably linked to the parties where women seeking a measure of financial independence and fun in…

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9 percent in August, ending a four-month stint at 2.8 percent. Sparked primarily by retirements, the state’s labor force participation rate fell to…

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School is excited to announce the 2024 Homecoming Court. This year’s theme, "Surfing Our Way to Victory," promises a fun-filled week of celebration. The Homecoming Coronation will take place on…

MONTEZUMA -- A school bus accident in Jasper County yesterday afternoon resulted in one student being sent to the hospital for evaluation. At 2:13pm on Thursday, 9/19, the Grinnell Fire Department was alerted to a…

The official grand opening of Lainey Wilson's "Bell Bottoms Up" bar in Nashville was Tuesday night, and fans who made the trip to see the place first-hand were not disappointed. Lainey took the stage after the ribbon-cutting playing her biggest…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays. The State Department announced Wednesday that its online renewal system is now fully operational,…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 9 cents, averaging $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…

OTTUMWA -- On Thursday, September 12 over 240 Ottumwa area residents participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Bridge View Center. Walkers helped raise over $30,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of…

PELLA -- A Pella High School student is being charged for an alleged threat to school safety after an investigation yesterday. On September 18th, 2024, Pella High School Staff notified the Pella Police Department regarding…

The comeback of Randy Travis continues. 2024 has already seen the release of new music from the country legend, and several live appearances on stage. Now, Travis has announced that his "More Life" tour will continue in 2025. Randy, his…