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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement to end their war, maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence said Thursday. In a…

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 3.2 percent in May, down from 3.3 percent in April and 3.6 percent one year ago. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.3…

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of Men’s Health Month, June, Mahaska Health is hosting its 7th annual Men’s Health Screening Event and Tractor Ride.  The event will take place tomorrow, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at…

ALBIA – A bicyclist was injured in an accident with a vehicle in Albia on Wednesday. According to the Albia Police Department, on Wednesday, June 17, at around 3:23pm, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch…

The fireworks for the "Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks" special won't just be over the New York City skyline, they'll be on the stage as well. Yesterday it was announced that the celebration will feature performances from Noah…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Auditor Rob Sand says it appears the State of Iowa spent nearly $260 million this past school year to cover tuition costs for K-12 students who would have…

OSKALOOSA -- The Iowa Association of School Resource Officers today recognized Logan Nord from the Oskaloosa Police Department as the 2026 IASRO School Resource Officer of the Year. Officer Nord exemplifies what it means to…

NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge said Wednesday. It…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 12 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.66 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…

PELLA – A Pella man was charged with indecent exposure after allegedly exposing himself to a woman in an elevator at Pella Regional Health Center this week. According to court records, the incident took place…