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Thomas Rhett’s new album “Where We Started” drops April 1st and fans may be surprised to find out they can order a special cassette version of the record, that includes commentary from Thomas himself. Thomas says he…

By ELAINE KURTENBACH BANGKOK (AP) — Shares rose in Europe after a mixed session in Asia on Monday, where Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index sank 5% after the neighboring city of Shenzhen was ordered into…

BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Democrats are considering a plan that could bump the Iowa Caucuses out of the first-in-the-nation position — and the party will be hosting three forums to give Democrats across the country a…

Oskaloosa’s new school superintendent once performed in the Indians’ marching band.  Mike Fisher was hired last week to take over as superintendent this summer, following Paula Wright’s retirement.  Fisher was band director for the West…

The Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office wants to tell you about a new scam that’s going around.  In this case, you’ll get a phone call saying that someone has used your Amazon account to make purchases…

Alan Jackson is hitting the road again. The singer just announced dates for his new “Last Call: One More for the Road Tour,” which kicks off this summer. “I’ve always admired my heroes like George Jones,…

Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend.  Incoming Oskaloosa Fire Chief Scott Vaughan reminds us to change the batteries in our home smoke detectors. "Change those batteries on Saturday night and make sure that those smoke…

By YURAS KARMANAU LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia widened its military offensive in Ukraine on Friday, striking near airports in the west of the country for the first time, as observers and satellite photos indicated…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Republicans say a new report on state tax revenues aligns with their plans for state finances. Democrats say the report shows the state won’t be able to meet its…

177 Iowans have died with coronavirus over the past two weeks.  According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, the state’s death toll from the pandemic is 9262 as of Tuesday (3/8).  There were five…