NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- ISU Extension and Outreach - Mahaska County will be having an open house for Master Gardener training on Thursday, January 9, 4-6 pm.   Current Master Gardeners and Suzette Striegel Mahaska County Coordinator will be available questions for their upcoming training and current activities. The…

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held their first regular meeting of the new calendar year this morning. The board re-elected Mark Groenendyk as Chair of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors,…

Ever wonder what it's like to date a country star? Wonder no more; reality star Kristin Cavallari, who admitted she dated Morgan Wallen once upon a time, opened up about the experience on Bunnie XO's "Dumb Blonde" podcast. And while Wallen…

New York (AP) — A new year is the time to set new goals. Yet studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month. In an attempt to reframe…

DES MOINES -- Iowa’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, and archery fall turkey seasons close on Jan. 10. Squirrel, quail, partridge and grouse remain open until Jan. 31. Furbearer seasons and rabbit season is…

DES MOINES -- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area today. The advisory was issued for portions of central into east central Iowa, including much of I-80, U.S. Highway…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is accepting applications for property tax abatement until January 14, 2025. The residential and commercial property tax abatement programs are designed to encourage improvements and new development by reducing…

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will host their first meeting of the new calendar year this morning. The board will be hosting their annual organizational meeting, which will entail the election…

Over the holidays, an aspiring musician in Nashville had no idea they'd be getting a Christmas gift from Jason Aldean. Cay Aliese is a young musician playing the bars in Nashville trying to get something going. While she…

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year's Day, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Monday. The 0.9%…