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Jason Aldean is opening up his wallet to help with coronavirus relief. The singer has donated $200,000 to help Navicent Health in his hometown of Macon, Georgia. The company has more than 50 facilities throughout…

The Associated Press The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more…

PELLA — The Central College wrestling team added three more All-Americans Wednesday morning as the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced it’s 2019-20 honorees.  Historically, the NWCA has awarded All-American honors based on the results of…

You may be doing a double take the next time you fill up your gas tank.  According to Iowa Triple-A, the statewide average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $1.64.  That’s down…

An Albia man has reached a plea deal in an attempted murder case.  22-year-old Shain Major had been charged with attempted murder and conspiracy to commit a forcible felony.  He has pleaded guilty in Wapello…

A new Farm Aid concert is set to air Saturday night on AXS TV. “At Home with Farm Aid,” will feature performances by the organizations board members, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave…

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that are being talked about today: 1. TRUMP SHAKES UP PRESS TEAM Kayleigh McEnany, a top Trump campaign spokeswoman and a regular…

School districts across Iowa are deciding how they will teach students while schools remain closed due to coronavirus concerns.  Sigourney Schools Superintendent Dave Harper says his district is using the enrichment option Governor Reynolds suggested…

John Prine has sadly lost his battle with the coronavirus. John’s wife Fiona revealed last week that he was in the ICU in “critical” condition due to the virus, and now his family has confirmed…

The Iowa Department of Public Health has released the identities of two nursing homes where outbreaks of the coronavirus have infected residents and contributed to a large share of the state’s known infections. The facilities…