GOP lawmakers approve governor’s ‘school choice’ plan, Reynolds to sign it into law today
Jan 24, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Most Republicans in the Iowa legislature have voted for Governor Kim Reynolds’ top 2023 priority — a bill that will provide state-funded accounts for the parents of private school…
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Pella School Board Receives Audit, Career Academy Report
Jan 24, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board met last night and heard their Career Academy Report. The district has been facilitating apprenticeships and other work-based learning through WorkSMART Connector in recent years, with much…
Sigourney Nursing home resident found in vegetative state after screams for help were ignored
Jan 24, 2023
By Clark Kauffman (Iowa Capital Dispatch) An Iowa nursing home resident was allegedly left in a vegetative state after the facility ignored her screams of pain and her pleas to be taken to a hospital,…
Chamber Scholarship applications available
Jan 23, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from…
12 people injured in shooting at Louisiana nightclub
Jan 23, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Authorities in Louisiana say 12 people were injured in a Baton Rouge nightclub shooting early Sunday. Police say the shots were fired inside the Dior Bar & Lounge around 1:30…
Forecaster says El Nino warmth could impact Iowa by end of growing season
Jan 23, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Wide sections of Iowa were hit with a whopper winter storm this week that dumped up to ten inches of snow, thanks in part to the La Nina weather pattern…
Cover Crop Workshop Coming to Boender Farm Tomorrow
Jan 23, 2023
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.…
Pella, Ottumwa, and Knoxville School Boards to Meet Tonight
Jan 23, 2023
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 Shares Details On New Single 'Angels'
Jan 23, 2023
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 USDA rule boosts "organic" food oversight, targets fraud
Jan 20, 2023
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…