Marion County Sheriff Named President of ISSDA
Jan 03, 2023
By Sam Parsons Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt was recently named the 2023 President of the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association. The announcement was made at the ISSDA’s winter conference in December. Sandholdt becomes…
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George Strait Reveals Fool-Proof Hangover Cure
Jan 03, 2023
Has George Strait finally found the magical hangover cure we’re all looking for? He certainly seems to think so. Strait partied a bit back in the day, and while he doesn’t hit the bottle as hard as…
Master Gardener Training Offered winter 2023 in Mahaska County
Jan 03, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The application window is opening January 9 for this year’s winter Master Gardener training in Mahaska county. Iowans wishing to complete Master Gardener training choose a county to complete training through, participate in online learning…
Senate hits snag in bid to pass $1.7 trillion spending bill
Dec 22, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — Momentum toward passing a $1.7 trillion government funding bill with more aid for Ukraine has slowed considerably as lawmakers struggle to reach an agreement on amendments to the bill. An agreement would…
Iowa fire departments see rise in house fires caused by space heaters
Dec 22, 2022
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Many Iowans try to combat the bone-chilling cold of winter with space heaters, but they can also bring an increased risk of house fires. Le Mars Fire and Rescue Chief…
Pella Council Meets for Final Time in 2022
Dec 22, 2022
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met for the last time in the year 2022 this week. The city saw new police officer Shawn Mason get sworn into duty. The council then held a…
Snow Ordinances In Effect Today
Dec 22, 2022
Many cities in our area have announced emergency snow ordinances in effect today. The following cities have announced emergency snow ordinances as of this morning: Oskaloosa Pella Sigourney New Sharon Newton Montezuma Knoxville Grinnell As…
Dolly Parton Dishes On Secret Song Buried In Dollywood Time Capsule
Dec 22, 2022
On “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Dolly Parton talked about a secret song that no one will hear for a while. “I have written a song that nobody is going to hear until I’m 99 years old,” she said. “It’s…
Musk says he'll be Twitter CEO until a replacement is found
Dec 21, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk says he plays on remaining as Twitter’s CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job. Musk's announcement came after millions of Twitter users asked…
Food donations to Iowa food banks decline
Dec 21, 2022
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The head of the Food Bank of Iowa says donations from grocery stores and other retailers have decreased and, in the first nine months of the year, her organization’s…