NEWS

DES MOINES -- The late-summer heat wave that began over the weekend isn't going away early this week. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of southeast Iowa…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is celebrating 100 years of being a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—August 30, 1924 to August 30, 2024.  There will be an open house on…

Congratulations to Miranda Lambert - who's been chosen to receive the Country Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards. She follows last year's icon, Toby Keith, who was named the inaugural "Country Icon" at the very first People's…

LONDON (AP) — Two weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellations. “Having our Vienna shows cancelled was devastating,” she wrote in…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds yesterday unveiled a state website that lists child care openings. “It’s a convenient tool that will help working parents navigate their child care decisions faster and…

OSKALOOSA -- Microgreens, sometimes called vegetable confetti, are seedlings of specific vegetables, herbs and other plants.  They add color and nutrients to any dish you prepare.  Many like to add microgreens to soups, stews, salads,…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa residents are invited to a community meeting on August 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center to discuss a transportation development that could enhance the local economy and improve transportation…

Carrie Underwood, the reigning Queen of Sunday Night Football, is officially returning for her 12th season of kicking off "Sunday Night Football." There may have been some question in fan's minds, considering Carrie's iconic song was absent…

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an…

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today announced that 25 school districts received a total of $424,400 in competitive grants to support transportation and basic needs of students and families experiencing homelessness. The…