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By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Survey information released from the U.S.D.A. shows a big increase in farmland values and cash rent. Iowa State University livestock economist, Lee Schulz, says the cropland increased 19.7%. “And that’s…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections is asking that eligible voters in Mahaska County who have not yet registered or changed their Mahaska County address with the Auditor’s Office consider doing so…

Martina McBride is once again celebrating the holidays on the road. The singer just announced dates for her 12th annual “Joy Of Christmas Tour.” “This is the 12th year of doing the ‘Joy Of Christmas Tour’ and…

This Saturday, University Park is hosting its 2022 Fall Festival. Mini Putt will be free and open from 3-9pm. Food trucks will be parked on center street. There will be live music from 4-8pm. A…

By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board met last night and approved an agreement between the district and The Queue Esports Arena to cooperate on future Esports events with the school. Among other actions…

NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna is set to star in February’s Super Bowl halftime show. The singer, who declined to perform in the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, on…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) With six weeks remaining in the 2022 campaign, Iowa Republicans have about a 4.5% statewide voter registration edge over Democrats. “Way back in 2008, the Democrats had an advantage…

By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board has a meeting set for tonight in which they will once again consider an agreement with The Queue Esports Arena, as well as the district’s Certified Annual…

OTTUMWA -- This past year new code adoptions were put in place in regards to outdoor burning. With the temperatures dropping and fall clean-up coming up, the Ottumwa Fire Department wants to remind residents of…

Taylor Swift fans were in a tizzy this weekend at speculation she would headline the 2023 Super Bowl half-time show, but it turns out their excitement may be for nothing. The speculation began after it was announced…