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Every week that goes by, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" sets new records. While it's a little early to call it her career record, this one's gonna be tough to beat. On Billboard's most recent "Top 100"…

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The legislature has sent the governor a bill that forbids a school from being used as an early voting location if there’s a bond issue for any school district…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold two plant sales in 2026.  The first will be an early sale on Saturday April 18 from 9-10:30 am and will feature early vegetable transplants and…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa has a prescribed burn scheduled at Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning around 9:00 a.m. The burn is part of ongoing maintenance of a 9.5-acre oak savannah…

Oklahoma is recognizing the life and legacy of Toby Keith this summer. The state has proclaimed the late country legend's birthday, July 8, as "Toby Keith Day." Governor Kevin Stitt made the announcement during Oklahoma Music and Film Day at the…

HOUSTON (AP) — Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound. As…

DES MOINES – Recent rainfall improved drought conditions across the state, however, areas of northwest Iowa remain under a drought watch, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Statewide precipitation for March totaled 1.97 inches,…

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Student Council is excited to announce the annual Oskaloosa High School prom, themed "A Night of Chance," scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. The promenade, which is open to the public,…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces numerous felony charges after authorities say an investigation revealed that he had been sexually abusing multiple juveniles. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, the investigation began on Tuesday, March…