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PELLA -- The Geisler-Penquite Foundation awards more than $9 million to Central College, the largest single gift to Central in the college’s history. “With deep appreciation, we celebrate the Geisler-Penquite Foundation for this transformative gift.…

HEDRICK -- An accident involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in rural Wapello County on Friday resulted in the death of a Hedrick man. Traffic records show that on Friday afternoon, at around 3:54pm,…

Blake Shelton stopped by "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday and had some really nice things to say about Post Malone. He was asked if he thinks more people will do what Post did and try to crossover into…

Jelly Roll is the gift that keeps on giving, whether it's his time, his talent or his own money. We've covered multiple stories of Jelly's generosity over the last few years, and the man just won't stop. Last Friday…

NEW YORK (AP) — The company behind Tupperware, the plastic kitchenware that revolutionized food storage after World War II and became inextricably linked to the parties where women seeking a measure of financial independence and fun in…

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9 percent in August, ending a four-month stint at 2.8 percent. Sparked primarily by retirements, the state’s labor force participation rate fell to…

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School is excited to announce the 2024 Homecoming Court. This year’s theme, "Surfing Our Way to Victory," promises a fun-filled week of celebration. The Homecoming Coronation will take place on…

MONTEZUMA -- A school bus accident in Jasper County yesterday afternoon resulted in one student being sent to the hospital for evaluation. At 2:13pm on Thursday, 9/19, the Grinnell Fire Department was alerted to a…

The official grand opening of Lainey Wilson's "Bell Bottoms Up" bar in Nashville was Tuesday night, and fans who made the trip to see the place first-hand were not disappointed. Lainey took the stage after the ribbon-cutting playing her biggest…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays. The State Department announced Wednesday that its online renewal system is now fully operational,…