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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their…

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) A Department of Natural Resources expert says they’re getting more data on a study of the decline of gray fox numbers. Furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says they’ve been putting collars…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students entered a completely transformed strength and conditioning room this week. The new space features updated equipment, enhanced safety features, and a fresh energy that students and coaches say…

OSKALOOSA – A substance found at a bank in Oskaloosa yesterday turned out to be a hoax, and the person who reported it now faces a criminal charge. The Oskaloosa Police Department reports that yesterday…

Riley Green is bringing his appreciation for the US military to the stage. He's announced a short series of three shows at three different military bases: Kanagawa, Japan, at the US Navy Base Fleet Yokosuka on March 9th; the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat running for governor, says when it comes to property taxes, he supports taxing out-of-state property owners at a higher rate than Iowa residents.…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting a presentation by Emma Hanigan which will cover the three critical phases of tree establishment: selection, planting and care.  Attendees walk away with measurable, practical skills…

BLAKESBURG – A Blakesburg man is behind bars after authorities say he violated a protection order multiple times in the city of Fairfield last week. According to court records, officers with the Fairfield Police Department…

For Ella Langley, it wasn't enough to take the stage at the legendary Ryman Auditorium; she was intent on making the night extra special. Saying she'd been trying to get a singer to perform a particular…