House approves adding benefits for police & firefighters
Mar 12, 2021
The Iowa House has voted to insure police and firefighters in Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and 47 other Iowa cities who are part of a statewide pension and disability system are covered for work-related injuries that developed…
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Montezuma plays North Linn for 1A boys basketball crown
Mar 12, 2021
It’ll be Montezuma against North Linn Friday afternoon (3/12) for the Class 1A Boys State Basketball Championship. For the second time in the State Tournament, the Braves will be facing an undefeated team. North Linn…
Eggs & Issues Saturday
Mar 12, 2021
Health will be the main topic on Saturday’s (3/13) Eggs and Issues forum sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group. Representatives from Mahaska Health, Mahaska County Emergency Management and Mahaska Public Health will be…
Blake Shelton Will Help The Circle Celebrate Launch On Peacock
Mar 12, 2021
The country lifestyle channel The Circle is now available on the Peacock streaming service and to celebrate it’s giving Blake Shelton a whole day. The network is set to launch what they are calling “Spring…
AP-NORC poll: 1 in 5 in US lost someone close in pandemic
Mar 11, 2021
By LAURAN NEERGAARD, HANNAH FINGERHUT and MARION RENAULT WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1 in 5 Americans say they lost a relative or close friend to the coronavirus, highlighting the division between heartache and hope as…
Montezuma advances to 1A State title game
Mar 11, 2021
Montezuma will be playing for the Class 1A Boys State Basketball Championship. The Braves defeated Grand View Christian 49-35 Wednesday night (3/10) in the semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Montezuma made just…
Fire damages Ottumwa home
Mar 11, 2021
Ottumwa firefighters are still looking for the cause of a Wednesday afternoon (3/10) fire. Fire crews were called just before 4pm to a garage fire on Fairview Avenue. When they arrived, the fire had spread…
US House to review Hart challenge in 2nd District Congressional race
Mar 11, 2021
A U.S. House Committee has voted to review Democrat Rita Hart's challenge of the outcome in Iowa's Second Congressional District race. State officials declared Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks the winner -- by six votes – in…
Carrie Underwood Shares New Song With Fans On Birthday
Mar 11, 2021
Yesterday was Carrie Underwood’s 38th birthday and in honor of the big day she gave her fans a gift – a new song. Carrie released her version of “Nothing But The Blood of Jesus,” featuring…
Biden’s first 50 days: Where he stands on key promises
Mar 10, 2021
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out an ambitious agenda for his first 100 days in office, promising swift action on everything from climate change to immigration reform to the coronavirus pandemic. He hits…