Pella School Board Approves FY27 Property Tax Rate
Apr 14, 2026
By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and approved their certified budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Following a public hearing, the board approved their proposed property tax…
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Oskaloosa Main Street Businesses Invited to Compete for Up to $25,000 Through Open 4 Business Grant Program
Apr 14, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- Small businesses in the Oskaloosa Main Street district now have the opportunity to compete for up to $25,000 in grant funding through Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business program, an annual initiative that…
Ella Langley Continues To Set Records With "Choosin' Texas"
Apr 14, 2026
Every week that goes by, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" sets new records. While it's a little early to call it her career record, this one's gonna be tough to beat. On Billboard's most recent "Top 100"…
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
Apr 13, 2026
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are…
Bill bars schools as early voting sites for Iowa school bond issues
Apr 13, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The legislature has sent the governor a bill that forbids a school from being used as an early voting location if there’s a bond issue for any school district…
Master Gardener Plant Sales to be Held
Apr 13, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold two plant sales in 2026. The first will be an early sale on Saturday April 18 from 9-10:30 am and will feature early vegetable transplants and…
Prescribed Burn Scheduled at Memorial Park Tomorrow
Apr 13, 2026
OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa has a prescribed burn scheduled at Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning around 9:00 a.m. The burn is part of ongoing maintenance of a 9.5-acre oak savannah…
July 8 Is Officially "Toby Keith Day" In Oklahoma
Apr 13, 2026
Oklahoma is recognizing the life and legacy of Toby Keith this summer. The state has proclaimed the late country legend's birthday, July 8, as "Toby Keith Day." Governor Kevin Stitt made the announcement during Oklahoma Music and Film Day at the…
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
Apr 10, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound. As…
Water Summary Update: Statewide conditions improve, northwest Iowa remains under drought watch
Apr 10, 2026
DES MOINES – Recent rainfall improved drought conditions across the state, however, areas of northwest Iowa remain under a drought watch, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Statewide precipitation for March totaled 1.97 inches,…