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By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Lawmakers sent the governor a bill to cut Iowans’ income taxes by a billion dollars next year, they set up the framework for an $8.9 billion state budget and…

OTTUMWA -- The city of Ottumwa says a prescribed burn is planned for Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The event is planned to start at 9:00 a.m., weather permitting. For safety, please stay…

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Police Department made 3 arrests on Saturday after a reported theft attempt. On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 5:43 a.m., the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of someone trying…

NEW YORK (AP) — Sometime in the next few days or even hours, the “miners” who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are going to take a 50% pay cut — effectively slicing new production…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa legislature has approved the governor’s plan to create a combined system to help Iowans with a mental illness as well as those with addiction issues. Republican Representative…

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9 percent in March from a revised February rate of 3.0 percent. The state’s labor force participation rate fell to 67 percent from 67.2…

OSKALOOSA -- Stories behind big trees are fun to listen to. Did you know that Mahaska County has the new state record Downy serviceberry tree? Mahaska County Conservation invites you to the Environmental Learning Center,…

If you had a bunch of extra money, what would your first splurge purchase be?  "Taste of Country" put together a great list of ten country stars and the "indulgent" purchases they made.   1.  Chayce Beckham bought a…

If anyone remotely knows what Taylor Swift's life is like right now, it's Shania Twain. When Taylor was still in grade school, Shania was the queen of country pop, with diamond selling albums and numerous #1 hits…

NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that can result in loss of drive power, increasing crash risks. According to documents…