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Iowa will send up to 30 state police officers on a two-week deployment to Texas after Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds agreed to a request from GOP governors to help fight crime at the U.S.-Mexico border,…

By TERRY SPENCER and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — Officials say there are still 159 people unaccounted for after the partial collapse of a beachside building in Florida. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Enrollment at Iowa community colleges has been decreasing since 2011 and the decline accelerated during the pandemic. However, the leaders of two community college districts that operate nine campuses…

The Mahaska County Extension Office has been teaching kids this week about STEM—science, technology, engineering and math.  At a day camp in Eddyville, 10-year-old Brynlee Padgett made what’s called a craft-bot. "They're like robots, but…

Three people are in custody after a chase involving a stolen vehicle and an attempt to flee from law enforcement.  Around 5:25pm Wednesday (6/23), Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputies were told that Mahaska County law enforcement…

A previously unreleased live Johnny Cash album is coming this fall. “Bear’s Sonic Journals: Johnny Cash, at the Carousel Ballroom, April 24 1968” was recorded in San Francisco by Owsley “Bear” Stanley, the Grateful Dead’s…

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations…

By Jerry Mackey Bill & Rays Truck Repair hosted Bike Night at the Southern Iowa Speedway on Wednesday night. 39 youngsters went home sporting smiles with brand new bicycles. The racing action saw a night…

Be prepared for stormy weather Thursday and Friday (6/24 & 25).  The National Weather Service says strong to severe storms are possible tonight into Friday morning….with damaging wind gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado…

The Oskaloosa School Board accepted the resignation of high school football head coach Jake Jenkins at Wednesday night’s (6/23) special board meeting.  The vote was 5-2 in favor, with Charlie Comfort and Amanda McGraw voting…