Remember last year's Memorial Day travel jams? Chances are they will be much worse this year
May 23, 2024
DENVER (AP) -- You didn’t think summer travel would be easy, did you? Highways and airports are likely to be jammed the next few days as Americans head out for Memorial Day weekend getaways and then return…
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Officials confirm four killed, 35 injured in Greenfield tornado
May 23, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State officials say four people were killed and at least 35 were injured as a result of the tornado that hit Greenfield Tuesday. According to the Iowa Department of…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.8 Percent in April
May 23, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in April, down from last month’s rate of 2.9 percent and tying the rate from a year ago. The state’s labor force participation…
"Ask a Master Gardener" Sessions to be Held
May 23, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Do you have horticulture questions? The Mahaska County Master Gardeners would like to answer them. They will hold “Ask a Master Gardener” sessions on Tuesdays 9 -11 am and 1-3 pm, Memorial Day…
MARTINA MCBRIDE GETS TALENT COMPETITION JUDGING GIG
May 22, 2024
Martina McBride is getting into the television talent contest biz. The singer has signed on to be a judge on a new reality competition series called "Second Chance Stage," produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines on their Magnolia Network (formerly DIY Network). The…
Matthew Perry's death under investigation in connection with ketamine level found in actor's blood
May 22, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have opened an investigation into how Matthew Perry received the supply of ketamine that killed him, police said Tuesday. Los Angeles police are working with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the…
Tornadoes in Iowa Tuesday cause deaths, injuries
May 22, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The southwest Iowa community of Greenfield has been partially leveled by the tornado that tore through the town Tuesday afternoon. “Sadly we can confirm there have been fatalities with…
Mahaska Health Awarded Education Recognition for Diabetes Self-Management Program
May 22, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- This month, Mahaska Health achieved a significant milestone by receiving the Education Recognition award from the American Diabetes Association. On behalf of the American Diabetes Association, Health Care & Education President, Patti Urbasnki,…
New Principals Announced for Fremont Elementary, EBF Jr-Sr High School
May 22, 2024
EDDYVILLE -- The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District is excited to announce Mr. Mike Nicodemus as the new Fremont Elementary Principal. Mr. Nicodemus’s education statement is, “I am passionate about student learning and adjusting instruction to…
WYNONNA, LAINEY WILSON RELEASE COVER OF TOM PETTY'S "REFUGEE"
May 21, 2024
A star-studded country tribute to Tom Petty was on the way next month. We've already heard Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton and Dierks Bentley's contributions to the project, but if you can't wait another month, another song from the collection has dropped. Wynonna and Lainey…