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An agency will release a second attempt at redrawing Iowa’s congressional and legislative district lines this week, and the response from Republicans could make clear whether they intend to stick with the state’s nonpartisan process…

One of Jasper County’s largest businesses is laying off most of its workers.  TPI Composites will be laying off 710 workers at its Newton plant, according to the Iowa Workforce Development’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification…

The CMA Awards has found its host. Luke Bryan has been tapped to host the 55th Annual CMA Awards airing live November 10th from Nashville on ABC. Luke, a two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Award winner, will be…

WASHIINGTON (AP) — Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. He was 84. In an announcement on social media, the family said Powell…

By Jerry Mackey: The annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge provided non stop racing action both Friday and Saturday, October 15 & 16 as the 2021 racing season came to a close on the Mahaska County…

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is entering a crucial two weeks for his ambitious agenda, racing to conclude contentious congressional negotiations ahead of both domestic deadlines and a…

How should the City of Oskaloosa handle requests from the public about traffic safety?  The Oskaloosa City Council will talk about that at a study session prior to Monday night’s (10/18) regular Council meeting.  The…

There will be a candidate forum Monday night (10/18) in Ottumwa.  The Ottumwa League of Women Voters is sponsoring the forum, which starts at 6:30 at Ottumwa City Hall.  Both candidates for mayor and all…

Remains found northwest of Montezuma on September 30th are confirmed to be those of Xavior Harrelson.  Xavior was reported missing from his Montezuma home on May 27th—shortly before his 11th birthday.  The cause of death has not…

Lady A’s latest single “Like A Lady” is centered around a strong female who knows what she wants and isn’t going to sit around waiting for a man to get it. Hillary Scott says the song is about…