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Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time
Oct 16, 2025 by Sam Parsons
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are poised for the 10th time Thursday to reject a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government, insisting they won’t back away from demands that Congress take up health care…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Oct 16, 2025 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 8 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.74 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Arrest Made in Ottumwa for Animal Hoarding
Oct 16, 2025 by Sam Parsons
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman is behind bars following an investigation into animal hoarding. The Ottumwa Police Department says that on 10/02/2025, an investigation into an animal hoarding case was conducted at 218 E. Woodland…
Ottumwa Man Sentenced in 20 Year Old Sexual Abuse Case
Oct 16, 2025 by Sam Parsons
ELDON – An Ottumwa man was sentenced this week for a sexual abuse incident that took place 20 years ago. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says that 48-year-old Jeffary Ian Dowding was charged in February…
Oskaloosa See Enrollment Growth as More Families Choose Osky Schools
Oct 16, 2025 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa Community Schools are growing. The district’s served enrollment count increased by 36 students this year, marking a steady rise and positioning Oskaloosa above 2020 enrollment levels. The rebound reflects a larger…
Alan Jackson's Final Concert Has Already Sold Out
Oct 16, 2025 by Bob Ballard
Some fans are here for country music history. Some for the all-star lineup. But all of them bought their tickets for Alan Jackson's "Last Call: One More For The Road - The Finale," as soon as…
Oskaloosa School Board Delays Superintendent Evaluation
Oct 15, 2025 by Sam Parsons
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and officially postponed their superintendent evaluation. The evaluation was on the agenda to be conducted in an open session, and board…
Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting
Oct 15, 2025 by Sam Parsons
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax staged…
Iowa’s pheasant season is finally here
Oct 15, 2025 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- The phone calls began as soon as the annual pheasant survey hit the internet. Hunters from around the state and across the Midwest wanted to know “Where’s the best place to hunt?”…
Cover Crop and Water Quality Field Day to be held near Oskaloosa November 4
Oct 15, 2025 by Sam Parsons
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and water quality field day near Oskaloosa on Tuesday, November 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Drost Farms. The no-cost event is open to farmers…
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