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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An asteroid the size of a delivery truck will whip past Earth on Thursday night, one of the closest encounters ever recorded. NASA insists it will be a near miss.…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A group of national Democrats has taken another step toward excluding Iowa from a group of five states to host the first voting in the 2024 presidential campaign. Mo…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites the public to come to the Environmental Learning Center to learn about owls that live in Iowa and go on an “Owl Prowl” (search for owls). This family event…

By Clark Kauffman (Iowa Capital Dispatch) State officials say they are conducting a criminal investigation into the treatment of residents at a southern Iowa nursing home. State inspectors say a female resident of Sigourney’s Windsor…

Luke Bryan has wrapped up his “Crash My Playa” music festival in Cancun, Mexico and surprised fans by bringing out Lionel Richie as a special guest. The two performed together and shared a tight embrace on stage, with…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday about its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets. Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee debated possible action, including making…

By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) The state is launching an advertising campaign targeting children, teens and parents to educate them about the deadly dangers of counterfeit pills and fentanyl. State Medical Director Robert Kruse says…

By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa School Board met on Monday and approved the plans, specs, and form of contract for the proposed addition to Douma Elementary: a new 3rd to 5th grade center. They set…

Chris Stapleton will be performing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl LVII. He announced the news on social media, and country stars have flocked to congratulate him, including Lindsay Ell who enthusiastically commented on his post “I…