Estimated 73% of US now immune to omicron: Is that enough?
Feb 17, 2022
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP - The omicron wave that assaulted the United States this winter also bolstered its defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less —…
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Time to nominate your favorite burger for best in state
Feb 17, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - Whether you like them cooked medium rare and loaded with bacon, cheese and the rest of the fixings or simply with ketchup and a pickle, the search is on…
Ottumwa bus fire
Feb 17, 2022
No one was injured after a 10-15 transit bus caught fire Wednesday morning (2/16) in Ottumwa. Shortly before 9am, Ottumwa 911 was called about a bus on fire at 710 Gateway Drive. Flames and smoke…
Iowa House passes tax cut plan
Feb 17, 2022
AP - The Iowa House passed a tax cut proposal Wednesday (2/16)that would move the state to a 4% flat income tax over four years and repeal all state taxes on retirement income beginning next…
Willie Nelson Cancels All Indoor Concerts For COVID Safety
Feb 17, 2022
Willie Nelson has made some changes to his touring plans. The 88-year-old country legend, who turns 89 in April, has just canceled a handful of tour dates, all in indoor venues for COVID safety reasons. “We…
Ukraine shows unity as West sees no sign of Russian pullback
Feb 16, 2022
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, YURAS KARMANAU and LORNE COOK KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity Wednesday, while the West warned that it saw no sign of…
Rozenboom changes mind, will run for re-election
Feb 16, 2022
He’s changed his mind. State Senator Ken Rozenboom of Oskaloosa now says he’s going to run for re-election. This after he announced in December that he would retire at the end of the year. In…
Special Oskaloosa School Board meeting
Feb 16, 2022
The Oskaloosa School Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday afternoon (2/16). The Board will discuss a personnel matter and then go into closed session regarding an appointment. That could be choosing final candidates to…
Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday night into Thursday
Feb 16, 2022
A mix of winter weather is headed our way. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 9pm Wednesday (2/16) until 6pm Thursday (2/17) for Mahaska, Wapello, Keokuk and Monroe Counties. …
Reba Dropping CD & DVD Of Hymns Next Month
Feb 16, 2022
Reba McEntire is giving fans new music. The singer will drop “My Chains Are Gone,” a CD and DVD package, featuring Reba performing some of the most beloved hymns of all time. It also features special performances…