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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat running for governor, says when it comes to property taxes, he supports taxing out-of-state property owners at a higher rate than Iowa residents.…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting a presentation by Emma Hanigan which will cover the three critical phases of tree establishment: selection, planting and care.  Attendees walk away with measurable, practical skills…

BLAKESBURG – A Blakesburg man is behind bars after authorities say he violated a protection order multiple times in the city of Fairfield last week. According to court records, officers with the Fairfield Police Department…

For Ella Langley, it wasn't enough to take the stage at the legendary Ryman Auditorium; she was intent on making the night extra special. Saying she'd been trying to get a singer to perform a particular…

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown. More than 790 planned…

DES MOINES – Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Reduced rainfall since late summer finally took a toll…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites the public to join in celebrating a major milestone — the Grand Opening of the new Nature Playscape and the 50th Anniversary of Mahaska County Conservation on…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street has been awarded a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Main Street Iowa to support The Foundry Market project at 121 North Market…

Texans have something big to look forward to. Yesterday, George Strait posted a graphic to his socials, along with the caption "An announcement incoming for the Lone Star State." Just a couple weeks ago, he announced a…