Iowa legislature votes to increase penalty for animal torture
May 01, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The legislature has unanimously passed a bill that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony, with a potential sentence of up to five years in prison. Senator…
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Pella CSD Announces Hiring of Nick Fynaardt as Next Activities Director
May 01, 2026
PELLA -- The Pella Community School District is announced the hiring of Nicholas Fynaardt for the Pella CSD Activities Director. Nick, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Middle School Activities Director…
Newton Juvenile Arrested for Online Threats Against Newton HS
May 01, 2026
NEWTON – A juvenile was arrested in Newton yesterday after a reported online threat of violence at Newton High School. The Newton Police Department says that yesterday morning, at around 9:40am, a Newton Police Department…
Blake Shelton Announces Seventh Ole Red Location
May 01, 2026
Blake Shelton's business portfolio continues to grow. The singer has announced that he'll be opening his seventh Ole Red location in Indianapolis. There are already two in Nashville, along with locations in Las Vegas, Orlando, Gatlinburg, and in…
Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
Apr 30, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for a period of time, to be determined,” saying the “unprecedented”…
Weekly Fuel Report
Apr 30, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 33 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.84 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
A Real Lesson Without a Real Crash
Apr 30, 2026
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The silence hit before the sirens. On a spring morning outside Oskaloosa High School, students watched as a staged crash scene unfolded into something far more powerful. Within minutes of the senior…
Economical Food Cupboard Announces New Name and Location as Mahaska Area Food Cupboard
Apr 30, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- The Economical Food Cupboard is proud to announce an exciting new chapter as it transitions to a new name, Mahaska Area Food Cupboard, and relocates to a new facility at 104 North G Street, Suite…
Keith Urban Gives Details On His Yacht Rock Album, Drops First Two Tracks
Apr 30, 2026
Keith Urban has given fans all the details on his upcoming "yacht rock" album. Yesterday, the singer dropped two tracks from the upcoming project: a cover of the 1972 Seals & Crofts hit "Summer Breeze," and…
What to know about singer D4vd and the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Apr 29, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer and songwriter D4vd has been charged with murder, sexual abuse and dismemberment in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. His lawyers said he is not guilty and did not cause the death…