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OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces burglary charges after allegedly attempting to break into two vehicles on private property. Court documents show that the incident occurred on January 25 at around 10:41pm. Officers with the…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary Board is excited to invite the community to the 9th Annual Share the Love Event! This year’s event will take place Saturday, February 7th, 2025, at Serenity House in…

More proof that Dolly Parton is not only still alive, but that she's doing well. Talking to "Parade" magazine, Dolly's long-time producer Kent Wells gave a health update on the country legend that should let millions of Dolly fans breathe…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 8 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.55 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…

PELLA, IA — The Pella Community School District School Board has named Dr. Kyle Koeppen as the district’s next superintendent.  Dr. Koeppen is the superintendent of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, where he leads an…

OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University announced Musco Lighting and Book Vault are partnering to bring resilience expert, bestselling author, and speaker Shaka Senghor to William Penn and Oskaloosa. Senghor, whose journey from incarceration to transformation…

ALBIA – Authorities have opened a death investigation in Monroe County after a man was found unconscious and later pronounced deceased. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday afternoon, at around 1:15pm, they…

Tracy Lawrence is taking his huge 90s and 2000s catalog of hits on the road with him in 2026. The country legend announced his "No Alibis Tour" yesterday, saying in a statement, "This year felt like the right…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see…