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OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board is inviting the public to Join them at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy  92, on April 11 for an engaging and inspiring presentation titled “Creating Buzz: The…

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Student Council is excited to announce the annual Oskaloosa High School prom, themed "Enchanted Forest," scheduled for April 5, 2025. The event promises an evening of elegance and entertainment for…

For the second time ever (and first since December 2020), Morgan Wallen was the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live." The singer performed the title track from his upcoming album "I'm The Problem," following that up with a performance of "Just…

While their "Alabama Jam" was called off this year, that doesn't mean the boys in Alabama won't be out there playing the hits. The band announced their 2025 tour itinerary yesterday. The first leg of the tour consists of…

EBERSWALDE, Germany (AP) — A company that specializes in early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of fires. The Silvaguard drone by Dryard Networks…

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today announced statewide voting is now open for Iowans to help select the state’s next education license plate design. Replacing the current decades-old design, these new license…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa Schools has transformed, and educators feel the difference. What was once a district facing communication challenges and high staff turnover has transformed into a place where staff feel valued, heard, and…

WASHINGTON COUNTY – A crash in Washington County yesterday claimed the life of an 18-year-old. Traffic records show that yesterday afternoon, at approximately 4:10pm, 18-year-old Alaina McNurlen of Keota was traveling northbound on Highway 1…

SCRANTON (AP) -- It has been nearly two decades since the workplace mockumentary "The Office” first set an episode inside a Chili's, where Michael Scott handed out Dundie awards to his ever-tolerant employees, including trophies for the…

Jelly Roll takes great pride in his work ethic, and he comes by it honest. During a visit to "The Pivot" podcast, he explained that his grandfather instilled that in his entire family. "My uncle Beuford used to tell…