Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil
Mar 23, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped…
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On 73-20 vote, House passes carbon pipeline bill
Mar 23, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has overwhelmingly voted to require at least 90% of miles along proposed carbon pipeline routes be voluntarily secured before the government’s eminent domain authority could be…
North Mahaska Inducts 9 Members into NHS in 2023
Mar 23, 2023
NEW SHARON -- North Mahaska’s annual induction ceremony for the National Honor Society was held on March 16, in North Mahaska Auditorium. A total of nine students, a mixture of juniors and seniors, were inducted…
Pella City Council Moves Forward with Indoor Rec Center Design
Mar 23, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met this week and discussed the schematic design of the proposed Indoor Recreation Center. The meeting began with several citizens of Pella speaking out against moving forward with…
Dolly Parton Announces New Book: "Behind The Seams - My Life In Rhinestones"
Mar 23, 2023
Dolly Parton announced yesterday that she has a new book coming out this fall - all about her lifelong passion for style and fashion. Titled "Behind The Seams - My Life In Rhinestones," the book will…
Superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemic
Mar 22, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it, according to a new study. The COVID-19 pandemic likely drove…
DOT, AAA team up on traffic safety
Mar 22, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Department of Transportation and Triple-A Iowa are working together to highlight the need for drivers to improve their habits to cut traffic fatalities. The DOT's Andrea Henry says…
Ottumwa City Council Approves Fiber Network Project with MCG
Mar 22, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa City Council met last night and approved an agreement between the city and MCG for the installation of a Fiber Optic Network in both residential and commercial areas of the…
Oskaloosa, Ottumwa Among Nearly 2 Dozen School Districts to Receive Swatting Calls
Mar 22, 2023
DES MOINES -- Yesterday, about two dozen school districts across Iowa - including the Oskaloosa and Ottumwa school districts - received “swatting calls” that referend an alleged active shooter scenario. According to Department of Public…
Author Miranda Lambert Embarks On Her Book Tour
Mar 22, 2023
Miranda Lambert is a woman of many talents: singer/songwriter/author. It's Miranda Lambert the author who is heading out on her very first book-signing tour next month to promote her cookbook, "Y'all Eat Yet? Welcome To The B*tchin' Kitchen".…