US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but attacks resume in Iran and Gulf Arab countries
Apr 08, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his threats to unleash a bombing campaign that would…
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Iowa DOT lets motorists promote non-profits on license plates
Apr 08, 2026
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans can now purchase a specialty license plate with a blank space that allows them to stick on a state-approved decal from any of several dozen non-profits. Tim Paluch, spokesman…
More ACM Awards Performers Announced
Apr 08, 2026
A second round of performers has been announced for the upcoming 61st Annual ACM Awards. Riley Green, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson were all announced last month; they'll be joined by Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town. Believe it or not, it's the…
Oskaloosa City Council Approves Negotiations with Oskaloosa CSD for Building Trades Program Help
Apr 08, 2026
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting on Monday and discussed a collaborative housing project with the Oskaloosa Community School District. The district had shared on social media that their building…
Farm-to-Table Dinner to Celebrate Local Producers
Apr 08, 2026
Oskaloosa, IA — Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of fresh, locally sourced cuisine and community connection at the upcoming Mahaska County Farm-toTable Dinner on June 23, 2026, with social hour beginning at…
Authorities Release Identities of Two Dead in Submerged Vehicle in Poweshiek County
Apr 08, 2026
MONTEZUMA – Authorities have released the identities of the individuals who died in a submerged vehicle in rural Montezuma over the weekend. The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office was first notified of the submerged vehicle on…
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse
Apr 07, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — After traveling deeper into space than any other humans, the Artemis II astronauts pointed their moonship toward home Monday night, wrapping up a lunar cruise that revealed views of the far side never beheld by eyes until now.…
Iowa’s Class of 2025 graduation rate reaches 88.8%, exceeding prepandemic graduation rates and showing significant gains across student groups
Apr 07, 2026
DES MOINES – Iowa’s high school graduation rate increased half of a percentage point, reaching 88.8% for the graduating class of 2025, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education. This marks…
Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Wapello County in Response to Severe Weather
Apr 07, 2026
DES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Wapello County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 2, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond…
Mahaska County HR Consultant: County Has Taken Necessary Steps to Respond to Racial Slur Incident
Apr 07, 2026
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting yesterday morning and had a brief discussion on the actions taken by Mahaska County in response to supervisor Steve Wanders using a…