KEITH WHITLEY IS GETTING A GRAND OLE OPRY PLAQUE
Oct 16, 2023
Keith Whitley tragically passed away after just two albums and an EP, but his legacy is massive, with many country singers that came after him name-checking him as a huge influence. Whitley passed away at the…
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Man admits stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from museum in 2005, but details remain a mystery
Oct 16, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man charged in the museum heist of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the “The Wizard of Oz” pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that could keep him out of prison…
Popular New Powerball Feature Being Added in Iowa
Oct 16, 2023
CLIVE, Iowa — A popular new option is being added to the Powerball® game in Iowa that will give players the chance to play – and win – with the same set of numbers in…
Alta Vista Property Returns to Local Control in Purchase
Oct 16, 2023
Ottumwa, IA – The Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation (a nonprofit development arm of Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress), in a collaborative partnership with the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, The City of Ottumwa, and Wapello County are…
Crossroads of Pella embraces Pella Welcome Corps
Oct 16, 2023
PELLA -- Crossroads of Pella is excited to announce the inclusion of Pella Welcome Corps under its umbrella of services that "meet people where their need is and work with them to find a solution."…
LEE GREENWOOD TRIBUTE COMING TO THEATERS; KID ROCK, DOLLY PARTON ON BOARD
Oct 13, 2023
"An All-Star Salute To Lee Greenwood" is coming to theaters throughout the United States next month, featuring star-studded performances of Greenwood’s career hit songs by some big names. This one-night-only event will premiere in movie theaters…
Microsoft clears last hurdle to buying Call of Duty maker Activision in $69 billion deal
Oct 13, 2023
LONDON (AP) — Microsoft’s purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard won final approval Friday from Britain’s competition watchdog, reversing its earlier decision to block the $69 billion gaming deal and removing the final obstacle for…
Iowa approves money for 7 recreational projects across the state
Oct 13, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The state Transportation Commission has approved funding for several existing recreational trails, and some new ones. The DOT’s Scott Flagg oversees the trail program and says one project will link…
Students First ESA applications for 2023-2024 closed; 18,893 applications approved
Oct 13, 2023
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Education announced that 18,893 Students First education savings accounts (ESAs) were approved by the Sept. 30 program close date. ESA accounts for applicants who did not meet…
Ottumwa Announces Trout Stocking on October 23
Oct 13, 2023
OTTUMWA -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be stocking 1,500 rainbow trout in the pond at the east side of Wapello street by the orange and blue playground equipment on Thursday October 26,…