NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
Jan 15, 2026
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation. The four returning astronauts — from the U.S., Russia and…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Jan 15, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 14 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.51 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…
Master Gardener Annual Celebration held
Jan 15, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Master Gardeners held their annual Celebration of their activities in 2025 on January 13, 2026. A wonderful potluck was enjoyed by nineteen members and their spouses/guests. After completing initial training, members perform…
Hospice Inc. Donates Ottumwa Property to First Resources Corp.
Jan 15, 2026
OTTUMWA -- Hospice Inc., a pillar of end-of-life care in the region, announces the donation of its Ottumwa building and property to First Resources Corp., a private non-profit organization providing home and community-based services and…
Pella Community School Board Shares Update on Superintendent Search
Jan 15, 2026
PELLA -- The Pella Community School Board has shared the following update on their superintendent search process: "The Board recently completed its candidate review meeting, which included an overview of the applicant pool, review of…
Tim McGraw To Perform At Historic NHL Game
Jan 15, 2026
Tim McGraw and the National Hockey League are pairing up. The singer is set to perform at the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series outdoor game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins on…
Iran signals fast trials and executions for protesters as death toll in crackdown goes over 2,500
Jan 14, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s judiciary signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for those detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump. The comments…
Iowa’s governor emphasizes GOP unity as ’26 legislature convenes
Jan 14, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The 2026 Iowa legislature convened Monday and tonight at 6 p.m. Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the annual “Condition of the State” address to legislators. On Monday morning at…
Years in the Making: How Oskaloosa Schools is Building a New Model for Real-World Learning
Jan 14, 2026
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – What began as a simple question, “How engaged are our students, really?” has grown into a multi-year effort to rethink how learning happens in Oskaloosa Schools. Through listening, research, and collaboration with…
Fairfield Police Chief Passes Away
Jan 14, 2026
FAIRFIELD – The police chief for the city of Fairfield has passed away. Yesterday morning, the city of Fairfield made the announcement that police chief Dave Thomas had died unexpectedly, adding that they were working…