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AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop workshop on Tuesday, January 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Steve Boender’s Farm near Oskaloosa. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.…

By Sam Parsons Tonight is a busy night for school board meetings in our area.  The Pella Community School Board will meet tonight to receive their Career Academy Report, review their audit report for the…

Thomas Rhett released his single “Angels” this Friday, and he’s sharing his hopes for the song with his fans. The singer took to social media to thank everyone for listening to the new single so far,…

NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Agriculture Department issued new requirements for foods labeled organic, a move aimed at cracking down on fraud and boosting oversight. The rule strengthens enforcement of the USDA’s strict definitions…

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) A spokesperson for the TSA says the number of guns found at Iowa airport security checkpoints was up in 2022. TSA spokesperson, Jessica Mayle says 22 guns were found in…

Today is the final day of Dave Sedivec's term as director of the Mahaska County Conservation Board. The announcement was made in the MCCB's most recent newsletter. Sedivec began working with the MCCB in April…

Luke Bryan's annual CRASH MY PLAYA kicked off this Thursday in Cancun, Mexico. The four-day event feature performances by Luke Byran, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, Ashley McBryde, Brian Kelley, Carly Pearce, Chase Rice, Dylan Scott, DJ Rock and Kendall Marvel. “I love the fact that we…

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Santa Fe district attorney is prepared to announce whether to press charges in the fatal 2021 film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa National Guard’s adjutant general is retiring on March 1st. Major General Benjamin Corell has been in the National Guard for 37 years. “My wife has sacrificed much…

By Sam Parsons The Pella city council met earlier this week and held a public hearing for the vacation of the public right-of-way for a portion of Hazel Street for the Timberview Development, which saw…