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PELLA – Two people were injured in an accident in Pella yesterday that resulted in the temporary closure of Washington Street. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at around 9:44 AM yesterday…

OSKALOOSA -- The Uplifting Puppet Festival returns June 1–13, 2026, with this year’s theme: “Out of This World.” Organized by Brant Bollman and featuring the return of Minneapolis-based artist Piper Smith, this year’s festival expands…

Luke Bryan used his role on "American Idol" to get the word out to a huge television audience that he has new music on the way. On Monday night's show, he announced that his next album, "Signs," will…

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak disembarked Monday and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine. A French woman was the latest to…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony for a first offense, with a potential sentence of up…

OSKALOOSA -- Residents of Mahaska County is invited to participate in a discussion about cancer in Mahaska County this evening.   The meeting will include a presentation by staff from the Iowa Cancer Registry to…

OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University announced that President John Ottosson will retire in the summer of 2027. His presidency has been marked by courageous leadership, financial discipline, enrollment momentum, and an unwavering commitment to students…

Brad Paisley is offering his fans a treasure trove of music from over his 30 year country music career. The country star is releasing new music as part of an ongoing project titled "Tacklebox." Some of the music is…

DENVER (AP) -- A person who jumped a fence and was on a runway at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff, airport authorities said. The collision sparked…

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans to make a plan to participate in June’s Primary Election and note upcoming deadlines for absentee ballots. Iowans can begin casting ballots for…