NEWS

For those that feel there are too many awards shows, we have good news. For the rest of you that love seeing country music celebrated with great live performances, the news is not so good. Friday,…

PELLA -- Central College will expand its annual Hoo-Rah Day challenge into the 1853 Challenge. The revamped initiative, formerly called the 53-Mile Challenge, adds volunteerism as a component. The 1853 Challenge encourages the Central community…

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health is hosting a free heart health community event. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to receive free heart health screenings at its…

Kenny Chesney somehow found time to write his first book. The country superstar, who once vowed to never write a book, is now a first-time author, with "HEART LIFE MUSIC" on the way this fall. The book will chronicle…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles…

DES MOINES – Despite below-normal precipitation in January, drought conditions remain stable across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. January’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 0.32 inches, or 0.65 inches below normal. January…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber will host their third Coffee and Conversation event of the year tomorrow. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County residents with invaluable insights to state, county and local…

NEWTON -- In June 2024, World Liquor & Tobacco in Newton was burglarized, with the unknown suspect stealing a safe containing an undisclosed amount of money. An initial investigation did not develop any immediate leads.…

ANTRIM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The heist of 100,000 eggs from the back of a trailer in Pennsylvania has become a whodunit that police have yet to crack. Four days after the theft that law…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 2 cents, averaging $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…