1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
Aug 01, 2022
By SUSIE BLANN and SUZAN FRASER KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set out from the port of Odesa on Monday under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey…
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Delayed decision on fate of Iowa Democratic Party’s 2024 Caucuses
Aug 01, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - National party leaders will decide the fate of the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2024 Caucuses after the November election. The Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee was to meet…
Iowa’s delegation works to improve communication systems for severe weather
Aug 01, 2022
BY: KATE KEALEY IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - All four of Iowa’s U.S. representatives supported bipartisan legislation this week to modernize the National Weather Service’s communication networks. The weather bill passed the House Wednesday with bipartisan support.…
Farm Accident Claims Life of Rural Wapello County Man
Aug 01, 2022
On Friday, July 29th, 2022, at approximately 10:40 am, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office and the Mahaska Health Ambulance Service were dispatched to a farm pasture located in the 3300 block of James…
Ronnie Dunn Talks About Supporting Rising Talent
Aug 01, 2022
Ronnie Dunn dropped his solo album “100 Proof Neon” on Friday and it’s got plenty of new artists on it. He’s known for lifting up and supporting new talent including working on their albums, like he…
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for shelling of POW prison
Jul 29, 2022
By SUSIE BLANN KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine accused each other Friday of shelling a prison in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine, an attack that reportedly killed dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of…
State has paid more than $3 million defending Gov. Branstad in Godfrey case
Jul 29, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The State of Iowa spent nearly $3.2 million over a decade in defense of former Governor Terry Branstad’s attempt to replace the state’s Workers Compensation Commissioner. This month, state’s Executive Council approved…
Miller sues tobacco companies over $133 million in withheld payments
Jul 29, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller accuses Philip Morris, USA, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., and 16 other tobacco companies of defrauding Iowa of more than $133 million, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The lawsuit stems…
Pella Police Department to Host Citizens Public Safety Academy
Jul 29, 2022
The Pella Police Department announced that they will be hosting the Citizens Public Safety Academy beginning in September. The Citizens Public Safety Academy will incorporate components from the Pella Police and Fire Departments, as well…
Sam Hunt Cancels Canadian Shows Over Government Restrictions
Jul 29, 2022
Sam Hunt has pulled out of the Boots and Hearts Festival in Ontario, Canada. He posted a statement on socials saying: “Unfortunately, due to ongoing government restrictions, Sam Hunt will not be able to perform at…