Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for 'The Blind Side,' sues to end Tuohys' conservatorship
Aug 15, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for being the inspiration for the movie “The Blind Side,” filed a petition Monday in a Tennessee probate court accusing Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy of…
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Attorney General Bird Appoints Chief Deputy Leif Olson
Aug 15, 2023
DES MOINES -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced her appointment of Leif Olson as Chief Deputy Attorney General. Olson is a graduate of Trinity University and the University of Chicago School of Law.…
Oskaloosa, Knoxville Named "Thriving Communities" by IFA
Aug 15, 2023
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Finance Authority unveiled the list of 11 cities to be named as "Thriving Communities" for 2024 yesterday, and both Oskaloosa and Knoxville were among the communities to receive recognition. The…
Pella PD Announces New SRO
Aug 15, 2023
PELLA -- There will be a new School Resource Officer serving the Pella community this fall. The Pella Police Department, in collaboration with Pella Community Schools and Pella Christian Schools, introduced Officer Mitch Monarchino as…
Gabby Barrett's Hometown Gave Her a Key to the City
Aug 15, 2023
Friday was a huge day in the career and the life of Gabby Barrett. The rising country singer performed a post-game concert after the Pittsburgh Pirates played at PNC park in Pittsburgh to over 31K -…
ERIC CHURCH PERFORMS "ON THE ROAD" IN INDIANA
Aug 14, 2023
Eric Church was late to a charity gig in North Carolina because he got caught up writing a new song while en route to the event in the back of his tour bus. He ended up…
Starting next year, child influencers can sue if earnings aren't set aside, says new Illinois law
Aug 14, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen. David Koehler, of Peoria, who sponsored a bill that was…
Iowa State Fair’s Big Pumpkin is a 1,221 pounder
Aug 14, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The winner of the Iowa State Fair’s Big Pumpkin contest is more than 200 pounds heavier than the pig that was crowned as the fair’s Big Boar. Kids, and…
Gov. Reynolds announces awards for workforce housing projects across Iowa: Ottumwa, Knoxville to Receive Awards
Aug 14, 2023
DES MOINES – On Friday, Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $38 million in workforce housing tax credits to develop new housing opportunities in communities across the state. The awards will…
Jerry and Kathleen Rempe to be Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at State Fair This Weekend
Aug 14, 2023
OSKALOOSA — Jerry and Kathleen Rempe of Mahaska County will be inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug.…