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NEWTON – A Newton man who was taken into custody earlier this year on multiple felony charges related to sex abuse has pleaded guilty in court. On Tuesday, 22-year-old Ryan Hammen pleaded guilty to two…

OTTUMWA – The Heartland Humane Society celebrated the success of the Ottumwa Community School District’s “Dusty’s Big Dog Challenge” this week. The Ottumwa-based animal shelter says that they received more than $25,000 in donations during…

As a musician, Luke Combs appreciates music, and understands those that do. When he caught wind of a TikTok video showing a third-grade class at Carmel Elementary in Maine listening to his music to help them focus…

KELLOGG – Several agencies responded to a structure fire in Kellogg yesterday that resulted in no injuries. The Kellogg Fire Department says that they were called to the fire at 6:17pm on Tuesday, June 16,…

LOUISVILLE (AP) -- Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said Tuesday that the…

DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa Trappers Association are partnering to offer beginner trapping workshops around the state starting in July. Workshops feature knowledge and skill building sessions with…

LANSING -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 11 Iowa dairy farms and businesses have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants. The announcement was made during a Dairy Month visit to Gav-n-view…

By Sam Parsons The Keota Community School District announced this week that they are evaluating a series of facility improvements ahead of a potential bond referendum on November 3 of this year. The district says…

Kenny Chesney is getting his own exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame. "Kenny Chesney: Living In Fast Forward" will be on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum from July 23 through…

MIAMI (AP) — A teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship surrendered Monday after a federal judge reversed his decision on pretrial release now that the teen is charged…