DOT reports 49 highways closed by flooding down to 3
Jul 11, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The director of the Iowa DOT gave the state Transportation Commission an update on flood recovery efforts during their meeting Tuesday. Director Scott Marler says one of the big jobs…
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Mahaska Health Boosts Local Economy and Provides Expanded Care for Community
Jul 11, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- A recent study from the Iowa Hospital Association reported that in 2023 alone, Mahaska Health generated nearly a thousand jobs that contributed over $68 million in wages for Oskaloosa’s economy. These local employment…
OMS Principal Mark Scholes Dies in Tragic Swimming Accident
Jul 11, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Community is mourning the loss of Oskaloosa Middle School Principal Mark Scholes. The Oskaloosa School District said in a statement yesterday that Scholes passed away in a tragic swimming accident in…
JOE BONSALL OF THE OAK RIDGE BOYS PASSES
Jul 10, 2024
Just months after long-time Oak Ridge Boys member Joe Bonsall announced he was retiring for health reasons, the country singer has passed. According to a press release shared with "PEOPLE" magazine, Bonsall died yesterday from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Bonsall had been a…
Under pressure from cities, DoorDash steps up efforts to ensure its drivers don't break traffic laws
Jul 10, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) -- DoorDash said Tuesday that it’s stepping up efforts to identify dangerous delivery drivers and remove them from its platform after a flood of complaints from cities. In a letter sent last month to…
Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshops
Jul 10, 2024
DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to trap furbearers to people with little to no trapping experience. The workshop will feature knowledge and…
Lake Red Rock Beaches Reopened
Jul 10, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has reopened North Overlook and Whitebreast beaches at Lake Red Rock. Closed since July 3 due to high water levels, swim lines have…
Make Ottumwa Shine Litter Cleanup Set for July 18-22, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is proud to announce that the annual Make Ottumwa Shine litter cleanup event will take place from July 18-22, 2024. This event typically coincides with Earth Day, but this…
WYNONNA RETURNING TO VEGAS FOR "THE GREATEST HITS" SHOW DURING NFR
Jul 09, 2024
It's been almost a decade, but Wynonna Judd is making her way back to Las Vegas. Her three-show run, titled "The Greatest Hits," will coincide with NFR Week (National Finals Rodeo week) and will be held at The…
United Airlines flight loses wheel after takeoff from Los Angeles and lands safely in Denver
Jul 09, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A United Airlines Boeing jet lost a main landing gear wheel Monday while taking off from Los Angeles and later landed safely in Denver, the airline said. There were no reported injuries on…