Taylor Swift Donates $250k To Families In Need
Dec 23, 2024
Taylor Swift brought holiday cheer to Kansas City families by donating $250-thousand to Operation Breakthrough, an education center that supports children and families. The center shared their gratitude on social media on Saturday, saying, “Thank you, @taylorswift13,…
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Dolly's Simple Christmas Wish
Dec 20, 2024
Dolly Parton was recently asked what her wish would be for the holiday season . . . and her answer was kind and beautiful, as one would expect from Dolly. She just wished people would have…
Snow, ice and strong winds make for dangerous conditions in upper Midwest
Dec 20, 2024
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A fast-moving winter storm brought snow, ice, strong winds and bitter cold to much of the upper Midwest, snarling traffic in the Twin Cities and forcing North Dakota officials to shut…
Increased Law Enforcement Presence Expected on Iowa Roads for Holiday Season
Dec 20, 2024
DES MOINES -- It’s hard to have a happy holiday if you’re arrested for drunk driving. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to urge drivers to designate before…
Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate Increases to 66.3 Percent in November
Dec 20, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.1 percent in November, and the state’s labor force participation rate rose to 66.3 percent amid a strong influx of new workers. Meanwhile, the…
Life in the Arctic Circle at the ELC Program to be Held Next Week
Dec 20, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- ‘Tis the season for fun at the Environmental Learning Center! All ages are invited to join Mahaska County Conservation for a fun program called “Life in the Arctic Circle” that will be held…
MORGAN WALLEN BAR SIGN, ONCE REJECTED, IS NOW APPROVED
Dec 19, 2024
Back in the spring, Morgan Wallen was readying his bar in Nashville for its grand opening and filed a request for signage for the business to hang over Broadway...a request that was denied by the Metro Nashville…
Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the US, officials say
Dec 19, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) — The world's largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated…
Weekly Fuel Report
Dec 19, 2024
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 4 cents, averaging $2.74 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
Bird Food Giveaway at the Environmental Learning Center This Saturday
Dec 19, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board is providing the public free cracked corn for bird feeding this Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 9:00 am – noon behind the Environmental Learning Center. Families can get…