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OSKALOOSA -- The Iowa Association of School Resource Officers today recognized Logan Nord from the Oskaloosa Police Department as the 2026 IASRO School Resource Officer of the Year. Officer Nord exemplifies what it means to…

NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday. It…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 12 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.66 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…

PELLA – A Pella man was charged with indecent exposure after allegedly exposing himself to a woman in an elevator at Pella Regional Health Center this week. According to court records, the incident took place…

NEWTON – A Newton man who was taken into custody earlier this year on multiple felony charges related to sex abuse has pleaded guilty in court. On Tuesday, 22-year-old Ryan Hammen pleaded guilty to two…

OTTUMWA – The Heartland Humane Society celebrated the success of the Ottumwa Community School District’s “Dusty’s Big Dog Challenge” this week. The Ottumwa-based animal shelter says that they received more than $25,000 in donations during…

As a musician, Luke Combs appreciates music, and understands those that do. When he caught wind of a TikTok video showing a third-grade class at Carmel Elementary in Maine listening to his music to help them focus…

KELLOGG – Several agencies responded to a structure fire in Kellogg yesterday that resulted in no injuries. The Kellogg Fire Department says that they were called to the fire at 6:17pm on Tuesday, June 16,…

LOUISVILLE (AP) -- Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said Tuesday that the…

DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa Trappers Association are partnering to offer beginner trapping workshops around the state starting in July. Workshops feature knowledge and skill building sessions with…