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By LISA MASCARO, AAMER MADHANI and ALAN FRAM WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing past skeptics, Senate Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a new billionaires’ tax proposal, an entirely new entry in the tax code designed to help pay for…

Oskaloosa High’s volleyball team is going to the State Tournament.  The Indians defeated Pella in three straight sets Tuesday (10/27) to win the Class 4A Region 3 championship.  The scores were 25-19, 26-24 and 25-16.  Senior…

A woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted at a University of Iowa fraternity is suing two men and the fraternity. The lawsuit filed Tuesday (10/26) alleges two members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity,…

The City of Oskaloosa has changed the day for trick or treating.  That was originally scheduled for Thursday night (10/28).  But because of rain in the forecast, trick or treating in Oskaloosa will now be…

As if we needed another reason to like Luke Bryan. The singer came to the rescue of mom who was stuck on a Tennessee road with a flat tire. Courtney Potts shared a TikTok video of Luke…

By LISA MASCARO, DARLENE SUPERVILLE and ALAN FRAM WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’ idea for a new billionaires’ tax to help pay for President Joe Biden’s social services and climate change plan quickly ran into criticism as…

BY DAR DANIELSON The State Ag Secretary says Iowa’s soybean harvest could be wrapping up very soon. The Ag Secretary’s comments come as the latest U.S.D.A. crop report shows the bean harvest hit 83 percent complete…

Here are a couple of traffic notes for Ottumwa.  The intersection of East Main and Brick Row will be closed for repairs.  Burlington Northern Railway is making the repairs.  The intersection will be closed during…

The Oskaloosa School Board has called a special meeting for Tuesday (10/26).  The Board will consider proposals from firms who will help the School District search for a new superintendent.  Earlier this month, Oskaloosa Superintendent…

Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood have a new number one. The pair’s collaboration, “If I Didn’t Love You,” tops the “Billboard” Country Airplay chart. “I am so proud of this song,” Jason tells “Billboard.” “I felt like we…