Iowans react to Biden’s decision to end his bid for reelection
Jul 22, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Nearly 50 Iowans who’re Democratic National Convention delegates will soon be called upon to pick a new nominee after President Biden’s exit from the 2024 race. Iowa Democratic Party…
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Informational Meeting on SE Connector Project in Oskaloosa Tomorrow
Jul 22, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- As part of the US-63 to IA-23 SE Connector project, Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa will hold a public information meeting on July 23rd to introduce the project to adjacent property…
37th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is This Week
Jul 22, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- One of Mahaska County’s favorite celebrations is right around the corner! Bring your family and friends to Sweet Corn Serenade located in downtown Oskaloosa on Thursday, July 25! This year’s festivities include a…
Lainey Wilson Is Teasing Her Return to "Yellowstone"
Jul 19, 2024
Lainey Wilson is teasing her return as Abby on the second half of "Yellowstone" Season 5. She was asked about it in an interview and said, quote, "I can't wink, but I'm doing something with my eye right…
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
Jul 19, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist,…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.8 Percent for Third Straight Month
Jul 19, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in June, unchanged since April and 0.1 percent lower than one year ago. The state’s labor force participation rate decreased to 66.5 percent from…
Hawthorn Lake Water Quality Improvement Plan presentation available for public comment
Jul 19, 2024
BARNES – Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Hawthorn Lake in Mahaska County can view a presentation on the Iowa DNR’s YouTube channel. Hawthorn Lake is on…
Mahaska Mixer to be Hosted at Southern Iowa Fair Tomorrow
Jul 19, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The Diplomats of the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group would like to invite Chamber members and friends of the Southern Iowa Fair to the next Mahaska Mixer for pancakes, sausage and drink served…
MARK CHESNUTT TO RETURN TO STAGE AFTER HEART SURGERY
Jul 18, 2024
Great news from the Mark Chesnutt camp. Just one month after emergency heart surgery had the singer clearing his performing schedule, comes the announcement that he's planning his return to the stage. Chesnutt revealed he'll be performing at…
Stegosaurus fossil fetches nearly $45M, setting record for dinosaur auctions
Jul 18, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The nearly complete fossilized remains of a stegosaurus fetched $44.6 million at auction Wednesday, Sotheby's said. The buyer's name was not disclosed. The fossil, dubbed “Apex,” is considered to be among the most…