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WEST DES MOINES -- As Iowans gather to celebrate 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, they will find that a meal for a gathering of 10 people will cost an average of $73.82,…

PELLA -- Central College will offer a new data science major starting Fall 2026, responding to surging demand for skilled data professionals across various industries. The interdisciplinary major bridges STEM, social sciences and humanities, allowing…

HEDRICK – A Hedrick woman faces multiple misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop resulted in law enforcement discovering drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun in her vehicle. According to court records, on June 19 at…

Big news for No Shoes Nation. Yesterday Kenny Chesney dropped details on his long awaited new album, and if that wasn't enough, dropped the title track to the album as well. "Silver Sands Marina" is Kenny's…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power. The 6-3 decision…

By Isabella Luu (Radio Iowa) Nearly 25,000 fewer Iowans are enrolled in a federal food assistance program than before the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill became law. The wide-ranging law reduced federal funding by 20-percent…

PELLA – Authorities in Pella are advising residents of an uptick in check overpayment scams. The Pella Police Department says that they’re seeing scammers targeting residents, local businesses, and online sellers by offering to purchase…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man was arrested after allegedly stealing items from a business in the overnight hours on Saturday. According to the Fairfield Police Department, on June 20, at around 4:13am, officers responded to…

While Jelly Roll's personal life has taken center stage lately, it's easy to forget that the man has an incredibly generous heart. Over the weekend, he played a show at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in…

NEW YORK (AP) — Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation,…