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DES MOINES - The month of July ended in dry conditions, with Iowa receiving 3.10 inches of rain, more than an inch below normal. This marks the fifth month in a row of less than…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Master Gardeners announced a Tomato Fest will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 6 PM.   Their first Tomato Fest was celebrated in 2005 when Stan & Susan Gilland, then Master…

OTTUMWA – Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress is proud to announce the launch of Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation, an independently governed 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization to be located in Ottumwa, IA. The organization will serve…

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no shaking it. Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim. After no big winner Tuesday night, the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.25 billion. If someone wins it…

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The board that governs the three state universities approved budgets for the schools that includes 1.66 Billion dollars in general operating expenses. University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson talked about…

By Sam Parsons The Marion County Sheriff's Office reported three missing juveniles yesterday and are seeking public assistance in locating them. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information to assist us in locating Connor…

Country legend Randy Travis has been sidelined for the last ten years by a devastating stroke - and while he has recovered to some degree, it seriously impacts his ability to perform. So it's great to hear…

By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met earlier this week and held a public hearing to approve an ordinance forming the Scholte Garden Historic District. The city’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a request to…

PELLA — Pella Regional Health Center is partnering with the Oskaloosa Lions Club to offer free vision screenings for children, from 6 months old through kindergarten, on Thursday, August 3 from 4-6 pm. The screenings…

Dan + Shay have been quite open about the career crossroads where they found themselves. The hit country duo were getting little satisfaction despite their success, and a breakup of the friends and musical partners was…