Man indicted in theft of 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland
May 18, 2023
BROOKLYN CENTER (AP) -- A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” federal prosecutors in North Dakota…
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Iowa seniors have until July 1 to apply for new property tax break
May 18, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowans who are 65 or older and own the home they live in have about six weeks to apply for a new property tax exemption. The tax plan Governor…
Application Window Closes Tomorrow for Supporting Rural EMS Through an Internship Initiative
May 18, 2023
OTTUMWA -- The Supporting Rural EMS Through an Internship Initiative's application window is closing tomorrow at noon, and the program is still seeking applicants from Wapello County. The Supporting Rural EMS through an Internship Initiative…
Old Hwy 163 Closed Starting Today
May 18, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Starting today (5/18), Old Highway 163 in Mahaska County will be closed for a repaving project. The road will be closed until it is completely repaved, with the estimated completion date of mid-June.…
BLAKE SHELTON HAD NO IDEA REBA WAS HIS REPLACEMENT ON 'THE VOICE'
May 18, 2023
Reba McEntire was officially named as Blake Shelton's successor in the big red chair on "The Voice" when the show comes back for Season 24. ETOnline actually asked Reba back in January who could fill Blake's shoes…
ESPN announces 'Pat McAfee Show' will join afternoon lineup
May 17, 2023
BRISTOL (AP) -- Pat McAfee's show is moving to ESPN as part of a new multiyear deal announced Tuesday. McAfee first joined ESPN as a college football analyst for its Thursday night games in 2019.…
Gov. Reynolds approves tougher penalties for fentanyl related crimes
May 17, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that significantly increases the criminal penalties for making or selling illegal drugs laced with fentanyl. “Between 2019 and 2022, Iowa…
REBA SHOWS UP EARLY TO REPLACE BLAKE SHELTON ON 'THE VOICE'
May 17, 2023
It was made official early this week: Blake Shelton, who was previously announced to be leaving "The Voice" after Season 23 wraps, would be replaced by country legend Reba McEntire. In Monday's episode, when the show returned from a…
Pella City Council Approves Pay Increases for Volunteer Firefighters
May 17, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met last night and changed the city’s volunteer firefighter compensation plan. After discussing the possibility of pay increases at their previous council meeting, the council voted to increase…
Vice Media files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest in a string of digital media setbacks
May 16, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Vice Media on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the most recent digital media company to falter after a meteoric rise. A consortium of lenders — Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund…