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By RAF CASERT BRUSSELS (AP) — New findings about the coronavirus’s omicron variant made it clear Tuesday that the emerging threat slipped into countries well before their defenses were up, as two distant nations announced…

Two Fairfield teenagers charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of their high school Spanish teacher pleaded not guilty in arraignment documents filed Monday (11/29). Willard Noble Chaiden Miller and…

A Fairfield man is facing charges after a game of Russian Roulette turned deadly.  Back on November 7, Fairfield Police were called to a home about a man who had shot himself in the head. …

It’s been a record year for the Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest.  Deb Bruxvoort with Oskaloosa Main Street explains. "The Young Ambassador Contest (Monday night 11/29) took in over $5600.  It's a record.  I don't…

Think you're the biggest football fan out there? Tim McGraw may have you beat! He admits that he's a football junkie and will watch any game. “Whoever’s playing, I’ll watch,” McGraw said. “I’ll watch every game I…

A 13-year-old boy is in custody after a stabbing in Grinnell that wounded a 43-year-old man.  Grinnell Police say they were called to a home on Melrose Lane shortly before 8am Saturday (11/27).  The 43-year-old,…

By RAF CASERT and MARI YAMAGUCHI BRUSSELS (AP) — Nations around the world sought Monday to keep the new omicron variant at bay with travel bans and further restrictions, even as it remains unclear what…

Iowa drivers will soon have the option of keeping their driver’s license on their phones. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that state officials have begun a pilot project to make digital driver’s licenses, or “mobile…

The winners of Oskaloosa’s Young Ambassador Contest will be announced Monday night (11/29) at 6:00 at Penn Central Mall.  25 children ages three through kindergarten have been sponsored by local businesses to raise money for…

If you're in Atoka, Oklahoma be sure to stop by "Reba's Place." That's right, Reba McEntire is creating her own restaurant, bar, and live entertainment venue! She shared the news during her show on Friday at the…