NEWS

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…

By LISA MASCARO and HOPE YEN WASHINGTON (AP) — Pivotal Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin appears to be on board with White House proposals for new taxes on billionaires and certain corporations to help pay for President Joe Biden’s scaled-back social…

BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - The Iowa Department of Transportation is already gearing up for the season ahead, even though the start of winter isn’t officially until December 21st. DOT Winter Operations Administrator Craig Bargfrede…

A man from Pella has died in a two vehicle accident in Nebraska.  The Nebraska State Patrol says 48-year-old Richard Turner died in the crash last Tuesday night (10/19) on Interstate 80 west of Lincoln. …

All kinds of Halloween celebrations will be taking place this week.  Experience Oskaloosa is holding a shopping event Friday night (10/29) for people 21 and over.  Jessica Reuter of Oskaloosa Main Street talks about Brews…

Chris Stapleton has been forced to reschedule a trio of shows, including his two shows in Nashville in order to rest his voice. “On doctor's orders, I will need to continue my vocal rest through the…