NEWS

It’s going to be a windy Wednesday across much of Iowa.  The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning that takes effect Wednesday (12/15) at noon until midnight.  Winds of 25 to 40…

Reba McEntire has a lot of fond memories of Christmas growing up and one of the “funniest” involves her older brother Pake. “When we were kids at home, he’d always be the first one to jump out…

By CLAIRE GALOFARO MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Judy Burton’s hands shivered as she gazed up at what had been her third-floor apartment. She could see her clothes still hanging in the closet, through the building’s…

The recruiting firm hired to find a new Oskaloosa School Superintendent held public meetings last week to get an idea of what people want in a new superintendent.  Current superintendent Paula Wright is stepping down…

State Representative Dustin Hite of New Sharon announced Friday (12/10) he will run for re-election in 2022.  While he will be running to serve in a new district, thanks to redistricting, Hite tells the No…

A Grinnell man convicted of murder last month will be sentenced Monday (12/13) in Montezuma.  32-year-old Steven Vogel was convicted of first degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of 44-year-old Michael…

Tim McGraw is headed out on the road. The singer just announced dates for a 17-city tour, with special guests Russell Dickerson, Alexandra Kay and Brandon Davis. The tour kicks off April 29th in Rogers,…

By LAURA UNGAR AP - Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery. Most scientists believe it emerged in the wild and jumped from…

The Oskaloosa High School choirs will hold their annual Madrigal Dessert Theater this weekend.  Cierra Williams, this year’s Madrigal Queen, describes what she enjoys about the Madrigal. "Everything is really fun.  Not so much the…

Iowa health officials have confirmed the first case of the omicron coronavirus variant in the state. The Iowa Department of Public Health said Thursday (12/9) that the case was detected in a sample at the…