Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
Jul 10, 2026
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87. Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living facility in…
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Water Summary Update: Drought expands in areas of northern and western Iowa, east returns to normal conditions
Jul 10, 2026
DES MOINES – Dry conditions in late May resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. While southeastern Iowa experienced above-average moisture that returned central and eastern…
Southern Iowa Fair to Begin Next Week
Jul 10, 2026
The Southern Iowa Fair officially begins next week. The fair is set to run from Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 18, and it’ll feature plenty of mainstays from past years, including the Kids Zone,…
Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital and Clinics Recognize Vermeer Charitable Foundation for Contribution of $1 Million to Bridging the Gap Campaign
Jul 10, 2026
PELLA -- Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics (KHC) recognized the Vermeer Charitable Foundation for their generous contribution of $1 million to the Bridging the Gap Campaign. Gifts to the Bridging…
Luke Bryan Reveals 2026 Farm Tour Details
Jul 10, 2026
We already knew the dates and locations for Luke Bryan's fall 2026 Farm Tour, but yesterday he revealed who would be coming along for the ride. Dasha, Kenny Whitmire, the Peach Pickers and DJ Rock have been announced as special guests for the 2026…
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Jul 09, 2026
FARO (AP) -- Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983, and seeing new generations succumb to its bombastic charms…
Weekly Fuel Report
Jul 09, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.48 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
Relay Intercropping Field Day to be Held Near Oskaloosa July 28
Jul 09, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- Iowa Learning Farms will host a relay intercropping field day near Oskaloosa on Tuesday, Jul. 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lucas DeBruin’s farm. The no-cost event is open to farmers and…
Two Arrested in Fairfield for Drug Possession
Jul 09, 2026
FAIRFIELD – Two people were arrested in Fairfield on Tuesday night after they were allegedly found in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia in the parking lot of a business. The Fairfield Police Department says…
Ottumwa Man Arrested After Traffic Stop in Fairfield
Jul 09, 2026
FAIRFIELD – An Ottumwa man was arrested in Fairfield Tuesday night after police say he admitted to possessing a methamphetamine pipe during a traffic stop. According to the Fairfield Police Department, the traffic stop was…