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Dolly Parton does not take a break. She announced yesterday the seven vocalists that will be performing in her upcoming symphonic concert, "Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony." The world premiere performance takes place in Nashville on March 20…

NEW YORK (AP) — The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special will include guest appearances by Steve Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle and numerous other stars who've been associated with the show over…

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The search is on for this year’s edition of the “Best Burger in Iowa.”  Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) spokesperson Kylie Peterson says they want the people who eat the…

PELLA -- Adam Gregg, president and CEO of Iowa Bankers Association, will deliver the keynote address at Central College's Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. A…

DES MOINES, Iowa – A Centerville man and Texas native was sentenced on Friday, February 7, 2025 to 40 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. According to public court documents and evidence produced…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Jeff Kaufmann has been re-elected chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa. Kaufmann has been the Iowa GOP’s leader for the past decade. On Friday night, President Trump posted…

For those that feel there are too many awards shows, we have good news. For the rest of you that love seeing country music celebrated with great live performances, the news is not so good. Friday,…

PELLA -- Central College will expand its annual Hoo-Rah Day challenge into the 1853 Challenge. The revamped initiative, formerly called the 53-Mile Challenge, adds volunteerism as a component. The 1853 Challenge encourages the Central community…

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health is hosting a free heart health community event. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to receive free heart health screenings at its…