US steps toward forcing recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
Sep 06, 2023
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people. The…
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Summit COO testifies at Iowa Utilities Board hearing on pipeline permit
Sep 06, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Utilities Board hearing for the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline has entered its third week. Summit’s chief operating officer was first to take the witness stand today.…
Steven Sattz Named Associate Principal of Oskaloosa Elementary School
Sep 06, 2023
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — With the new year a new administrator is starting work at Oskaloosa Community Schools. Steven Sattz is the next associate principal of Oskaloosa Elementary School. Sattz brings a wealth of experience to…
Pella City Council Approves Ambulance Agreement with Surrounding Townships
Sep 06, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met last night and formally approved a 28E agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services with surrounding townships. The agreement includes Lake Prairie and Summit Townships in Marion…
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden's results negative so far
Sep 05, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife's positive test, but…
Iowa’s lack of severe weather likely to continue
Sep 05, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Climatologist Justin Glisan says a tornado outbreak is unlikely this month because Iowa is in a severe weather drought. “When you don’t have thunderstorms to drive rainfall, you…
Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 14 in Ottumwa
Sep 05, 2023
OTTUMWA -- The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Southeast Iowa area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Bridge View Center…
City of Ottumwa Primary Candidates Set for October 10, 2023
Sep 05, 2023
OTTUMWA -- There will be a primary election to determine the final candidates for City Council race in this fall’s City election. Two Council seats will become open this fall. Current Council Members Russ Hull…
Legendary 'Margaritaville' Singer Jimmy Buffett Dead At 76
Sep 05, 2023
Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, known for his song "Margaritaville" along with his laid-back island style, has died. He was 76. "Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends,…
LUKE COMBS AND WIFE NICOLE WELCOME SON, BEAU LEE COMBS
Sep 01, 2023
Congratulations to Luke Combs and wife Nicole - proud parents of their second child, Beau Lee Combs! Apparently the young man was born two weeks ago (August 15) but we're just finding it out through an Instagram post Nicole made yesterday.…