NEWS

By JOSH BOAK The Associated Press - President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel, saying their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON Republican Senator Joni Ernst is calling on the Pentagon to find new suppliers and stockpiling critical minerals, like cobalt and lithium “which are used to product engines, night vision equipment and other…

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg was in Albia Tuesday (6/14).  He visited the Perry Building, which has received a State Downtown Housing Grant.  The developer plans to convert the second floor into four apartments.  Gregg…

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8pm Wednesday (6/15) for Keokuk County.  The National Weather Service is predicting that this afternoon’s heat index will range from 100 to 110.  This extreme heat plus…

Maren Morris kicked off her “Humble Quest” Tour this past weekend and it’s pretty apparent she’s happy to be back on the road. “We finished our first weekend of The Humble Quest tour. I feel guilty…

By AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden confirmed on Tuesday that he will visit Saudi Arabia next month for talks with leaders of the kingdom, a dramatic reordering of his…

The Oskaloosa School Board has a busy agenda for Tuesday’s (6/14) regular monthly meeting.  At 5:00, the Board will have a work session to review the end of the year building reports.  Then at the…

BY DAR DANIELSON The Iowa Department of Transportation is taking public input on the plan to develop a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The DOT’s Stuart Anderson says the state will get…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON The senior director of international development for a manufacturing company based in Pella is in Washington, D.C. this week, urging members of congress to fully fund the U.S. international affairs budget. Daryl…

Thomas Rhett officially kicks off his “Bring the Bar to You Tour” and he’s decided not to take the whole family out with him this summer. He came to that decision with the help of Walker Hayes, who…