Nathan Sage Named New Executive Director of Knoxville Chamber
May 25, 2023
KNOXVILLE -- The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Nathan Sage as its executive director. He will begin his role on May 30. "Nathan possesses many of the qualities that are required…
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Presidential Candidate Ryan Binkley Hosting Public Meetings in Pella, Oskaloosa Tomorrow
May 24, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- 2024 Republican Presidential candidate Ryan Binkley will be making campaign stops in Pella and Oskaloosa tomorrow (5/25). Binkley will host a meet and greet at Smokey Row Coffee in Oskaloosa from 7-8am tomorrow…
Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they're very rare
May 24, 2023
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the water? Scientists and…
Attorney General Bird Joins 49 State Coalition to Sue Avid Telecom Over Illegal, Fraudulent Robocalls
May 24, 2023
DES MOINES — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined 48 other states in a lawsuit against Avid Telecom, its owner, and its chief officers for facilitating billions of illegal robocalls to millions of Americans. Since…
Honors Presented to Central College Faculty
May 24, 2023
PELLA -- Central College recognized six faculty members for their outstanding leadership in teaching, service and scholarship. Elena Vishnevskaya, associate professor of religion, received the Dr. John Wesselink Award for scholarship with a direct impact on…
Oskaloosa Historical Trolley Stop Alley Ribbon Cutting and Open House to Take Place on June 10
May 24, 2023
OSKALOOSA – Organizers of the Trolley Stop Alley project will host a ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 3 pm. The public is invited to attend the celebration for…
Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle in Washington and how the impasse could end
May 23, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Monday after a weekend of on again, off again negotiations over raising the nation's debt ceiling and mere days before the government could reach a…
Report ranks Iowa 20th for health of residents 65+
May 23, 2023
By Natalie Krebs (Radio Iowa) A new report ranks Iowa 20th in the nation for the overall health of older adults. The annual “America’s Health Rankings” by the United Health Care Foundation looks at more…
MCCB Hosting "Paper Airplane Day Celebration" OWLS Lunch & Learn
May 23, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, May 26th from 11:30 am -12:30 pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning…
Pella School Board Approves Jefferson-Middle School Connector Project
May 23, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board met last night and formally approved contract details for the construction of a connector between Jefferson Intermediate and Pella Middle School. The connector also includes a few…