First public hearing for governor’s latest private school scholarship plan
Jan 13, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Hundreds gathered in person and online for the first subcommittee hearing on the governor’s latest “school choice” plan. Governor Reynolds is proposing state-funded Educational Savings Accounts for low income…
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PACE Alliance Accepting Nominations for Pella Impact Awards
Jan 13, 2023
PELLA -- The Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance has begun accepting nominations for their Pella Impact Awards from their membership and from the general public. AWARD CATEGORIES Business Impact: A business that has been a leader…
Mahaska Chamber's First Eggs & Issues Event of 2023 Is Tomorrow
Jan 13, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is hosting their first round of Eggs & Issues for this year tomorrow. This legislative forum will be at Oskaloosa Smokey Row from 8:30 AM – 9:30…
Grand Ole Opry Holding Special Events To Celebrate Dolly's Birthday Next Week
Jan 13, 2023
The Grand Ole Opry is having two special shows on January 21st to celebrate Dolly Parton's 77th birthday. Even though she won't be there in person, they're going to have a whole lot going on to honor…
Eric Church Announces 27-Show 'The Outsiders Revival Tour'
Jan 12, 2023
Eric Church is going on tour this summer, with his newly announced “The Outsiders Revival Tour”, starting June 22nd! The first leg of the tour kicks off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and ends in Tampa Florida on…
Going home: Bills' Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital
Jan 12, 2023
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been released from a hospital in Buffalo nine days after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated during a game at Cincinnati.…
Last Week for Iowans to Enroll in ACA Marketplace
Jan 12, 2023
DES MOINES, IA -- The deadline to enroll in Marketplace health insurance coverage for 2023 is January 15th. Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a record amount of grant funding to organizations…
City of Ottumwa Announces Holiday Closures for MLK Day
Jan 12, 2023
OTTUMWA, IA -- Monday, January 16 is the state and federal holiday to honor the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City offices will be closed and some city services are changed due…
Oskaloosa Man in Serious Condition After Being Trapped Under Vehicle
Jan 12, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office reports that on Wednesday morning at approximately 9am, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office, Mahaska County Ambulance Service, and Oskaloosa Fire Department were dispatched to the 2000…
New Mega Millions jackpot of $1.35B is game's 2nd highest
Jan 11, 2023
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions prize has grown again to an estimated $1.35 billion after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot. The numbers drawn late Tuesday night were:…