New state website tracks Iowa child care openings
Aug 23, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds yesterday unveiled a state website that lists child care openings. “It’s a convenient tool that will help working parents navigate their child care decisions faster and…
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Microgreens Presentation To be held September 6
Aug 23, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Microgreens, sometimes called vegetable confetti, are seedlings of specific vegetables, herbs and other plants. They add color and nutrients to any dish you prepare. Many like to add microgreens to soups, stews, salads,…
Mahaska Chamber and Development to Host Community Meeting on Transformative Transload Facility Project
Aug 23, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa residents are invited to a community meeting on August 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center to discuss a transportation development that could enhance the local economy and improve transportation…
CARRIE UNDERWOOD RETURNING TO "SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL" FOR 12TH YEAR
Aug 22, 2024
Carrie Underwood, the reigning Queen of Sunday Night Football, is officially returning for her 12th season of kicking off "Sunday Night Football." There may have been some question in fan's minds, considering Carrie's iconic song was absent…
US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids
Aug 22, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an…
Iowa Department of Education awards grants to 25 school districts to connect students facing homelessness with resources they need to attend school
Aug 22, 2024
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today announced that 25 school districts received a total of $424,400 in competitive grants to support transportation and basic needs of students and families experiencing homelessness. The…
Mahaska Health Introduces Advanced Robotic VELYS Technology to Orthopaedics Department
Aug 22, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health’s expert Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine team is honored to announce the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, next-generation robotic technology for knee replacement surgery, one of the most performed elective surgical procedures in the…
Man Arrested in Eddyville on Multiple Outstanding Warrants Related to Non-Compliance as Sex Offender
Aug 22, 2024
EDDYVILLE -- Authorities arrested a man in Eddyville yesterday who was wanted on multiple active warrants. On August 21st, 2024, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from a concerned citizen regarding an unregistered…
Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+
Aug 21, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is no longer asking a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the victim’s family had signed up for its streaming service Disney+. The company filed a…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 2.8 Percent for Fourth Straight Month
Aug 21, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in July, unchanged since April and 0.2 percent lower than one year ago. The state’s labor force participation rate fell to 66.4 percent from…