Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76
Feb 29, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died. He was 76.…
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House bill sets up licensing for armed staff in Iowa schools
Feb 29, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has approved a bill designed to give liability protection to schools that choose to let teachers or other staff volunteer to undergo training and carry a…
3 Area Counties Have Burn Bans In Effect
Feb 29, 2024
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Ottumwa Firefighters Battle Two Fires in Freezing Cold
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OTTUMWA -- Firefighters had to contend with two fires on the evening of Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The first fire was just after 8:00 p.m. for a large area fire near Gray Eagle Wildlife Reserve,…
KELSEA BALLERINI TO HOST 2024 CMT AWARDS
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For the fourth straight year, Kelsea Ballerini will be hosting the upcoming CMT Music Awards, it was announced yesterday. She'll also be performing on the show. Kelsea has hosted the show in a variety of ways over…
Macy's to close 150 namesake stores as sales slip, pivot to luxury with new Bloomingdale's locations
Feb 28, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s will close 150 unproductive namesake stores over the next three years, including 50 by year-end. The company made the announcement Tuesday after posting a fourth-quarter loss and declining sales. As…
Iowans Encouraged to Nominate Conservation Leaders for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award
Feb 28, 2024
DES MOINES -- Governor Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families for the 2024 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. Iowa farmers…
Adam Duerfeldt to speak at Central College Commencement
Feb 28, 2024
PELLA -- Adam Duerfeldt, associate professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, will speak at Central College's Commencement ceremony, which will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024, in…
Vehicle and Body Retrieved from Des Moines River in Wapello County
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WAPELLO COUNTY -- Authorities in Wapello County extracted a vehicle that was submerged in the Des Moines River yesterday, and the incident is now under investigation. On February 26, an individual called the Sheriff’s Office…
NO, REBA'S NOT LEAVING "THE VOICE"
Feb 27, 2024
The internet is an amazing place where literally the wealth of human knowledge is just a few clicks away - but with that, people run the risk of coming across information that may not be…