A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers
Oct 29, 2026
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. cruise ship on an around-the-world voyage that touted its cabins as floating homes suspended its three-year journey in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark.…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Oct 29, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose one cent from last week's price and is currently averaging $4.14 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
Pella CSD Announces Two New Hires
Oct 29, 2026
PELLA -- The Pella Community School District announced two new hirings yesterday. The district welcomed Dr. Lindsy Brandt as its new Director of Teaching and Learning, as well as Julie Miller as its new Nutrition…
Ottumwa Man Accused of Stealing Lottery Tickets
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OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces multiple felony charges after being accused of stealing dozens of lottery tickets from the gas station that employed him. According to court documents, the theft occurred on July 2nd…
Community Partnerships Make New Fishing Dock Possible at Russell Wildlife Area
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OSKALOOSA -- A new fishing dock at Pond 1 in Russell Wildlife Area is now available for the public to enjoy, thanks to the hard work of a local Eagle Scout and the generous support…
Garth Brooks Cancels Kansas City Show Over Bots
Oct 29, 2026
Score one for the bots. Garth Brooks has officially canceled a concert that was slated for November after bots disrupted the ticket sales so badly that he was forced to pull the plug during the on-sale.…
Federal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflation
Oct 28, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is expected to stand pat on interest rates Wednesday even though inflation has accelerated in the past couple of months as the Iran war has caused spikes in oil…
Final report from Iowa Medicaid Fraud Task Force discussed
Oct 28, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A task force appointed by the governor is recommending a more than 60% increase in the number of state employees who investigate Medicaid fraud allegations. The group also recommends…
Rural Jefferson County Man Accused of Threating Multiple People with Baseball Bat
Oct 28, 2026
JEFFERSON COUNTY – A rural Jefferson County man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to assault multiple people with a baseball bat. On Monday, October 26, at approximately 4:22 PM, the Jefferson County Communications Center…
Des Moines Man Arrested After Multiple False Bomb Threats Toward Oskaloosa Locations
Oct 28, 2026
OSKALOOSA – Authorities arrested a man yesterday who made multiple false bomb threats at different locations in Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Police Department reports that on Tuesday, October 27, at around 8:05 AM, they began receiving…