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Trisha Yearwood recently battled COVID, and while she has recovered, she reveals on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” that she still hasn’t regained her sense of taste or smell. The revelation came when Kelly complimented Trisha…

By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An American warship fired warning shots when vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came too close to a patrol in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. Navy…

Iowa health officials said Tuesday that 80 of the state’s 99 counties declined some or all of their COVID-19 vaccine doses for next week, showing that demand for immunizations is dropping dramatically. Iowa had fully…

The Oskaloosa School Board hired two new fourth grade teachers at Tuesday night’s (4/27) special meeting.  The two will begin work at the start of the new school year.  The Board also discussed, but did…

By RYAN J. FOLEY IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — When Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration arranged coronavirus testing at the office of the governor’s biggest campaign donors, it was the first time in weeks and last time ever…

Kane Brown just can’t stop gushing about his 17-month-old daughter Kingsley. During an appearance on “The Artist and The Athlete with Lindsay Czarniak” podcast, Kane calls Kingsley “my best friend,” although she seemed to play…

An Ottumwa man has been arrested after a month-long investigation about sexually exploiting children. In March, Ottumwa Police got a tip about a sexual exploitation case in the area.  On April 15, a search warrant…

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — Can lawmakers all just listen to the president — even for one night? Recent history is not assuring. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson shouted “you lie!” at President Barack…

Iowa continued to see slow population growth in 2020 U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday with the state resident population growing 4.7% in the last decade to 3,190,369 people. While the state retained its four…

Trial has been set for two prison inmates accused of using a hammer to kill a prison nurse and correctional officer during an escape attempt last month. Station WHO-TV reports that Michael Dutcher and Thomas…