Thousands flee as Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes
Dec 31, 2021
By PATTY NIEBERG, BRADY McCOMBS and COLLEEN SLEVIN DENVER (AP) — Mike Guanella and his family were relaxing at their Colorado home and looking forward to celebrating a belated family Christmas later Thursday when reports…
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Snow emergency parking ban in Oskaloosa starting Saturday afternoon
Dec 31, 2021
With a major snowstorm on the way, the City of Oskaloosa has issued a Snow Emergency Parking Ban that will take effect at 3pm Saturday (1/1) until noon Sunday (1/2). This means that no parking…
Taylor Swift’s Music To Soundtrack Peleton’s Latest Artist Series
Dec 31, 2021
Taylor Swift fans who are Peloton members are certainly going to have a bit more fun during their workouts. In case you missed it, the fitness brand announced a new collaboration with Swift, naming her their final…
Biden, Putin to hold call as Russia-Ukraine tension smolders
Dec 30, 2021
By AAMER MADHANI WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are set to discuss the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday during their second call in recent weeks amid little progress toward ending…
Deputy K9 Rocco starting with Mahaska County Sheriff's Office
Dec 30, 2021
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed its newest recruit. K9 Deputy Rocco is on board and is teamed up with his handler, Deputy David Wilke. Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem talks about Rocco.…
Goodale & Miller murder case update
Dec 30, 2021
The county attorney prosecuting the case of two Fairfield teens charged with murder in the death of their high school Spanish teacher said in court documents they surveilled her pattern of life, ambushed her along…
Winter Storm Watch issued for Saturday
Dec 30, 2021
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch that will start at 6am Saturday, New Year’s Day, through midnight that evening. 3 to 5 inches of snow is forecast, with up to 8…
Kenny Chesney pays tribute to friend John Madden
Dec 30, 2021
NFL Hall of Famer John Madden died Tuesday at the age of 85. Well, Kenny Chesney, who considered Madden a friend, took to social media to pay tribute to him. “So long to my good friend John Madden. He was…
WHO: global COVID cases up 11% last week, omicron risk high
Dec 29, 2021
By: The Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last week compared with the previous week, with the biggest increase in the…
Do your research before rushing to make year-end donations to charity
Dec 29, 2021
BY MATT KELLEY With just a few days left in 2021, many Iowans are making year-end donations to charities, but they’re warned to look closely before writing the check. Teresa Fritz, with the Better Business Bureau,…