US jobless claims hit a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
Aug 19, 2021
By PAUL WISEMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low, the latest sign that America’s job market is rebounding from…
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Biden threatens legal action on Iowa’s mask ban in schools
Aug 19, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - President Biden has ordered the U.S. Education Secretary to explore whether a civil rights law gives the federal government authority to overturn state bans on mask mandates in schools.…
Reports of a scam in Jasper County
Aug 19, 2021
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is warning you about a new scam. The Sheriff’s Office says they’ve had reports of someone going door to door in both Jasper and Marion Counties trying to sell equipment…
Iowa working to accept Afghanistan refugees
Aug 19, 2021
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowa would welcome refugees from Afghanistan who want to resettle in Iowa saying their situation is much different from the immigrants coming across the U.S.-Mexico border Reynolds refused to accept…
Garth Brooks Cancels Remainder Of 2021 Stadium Tour
Aug 19, 2021
There’s some bad news for Garth Brooks fans. The singer just announced that he’s canceling the rest of his 2021 Stadium Tour dates due to the spike in COVID cases across the country. “In July, I sincerely…
Iowa State University welcomes students back for fall semester
Aug 18, 2021
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Students have started moving back to campus at Iowa State University in Ames. Provost Jonathan Wickert, says the fall semester will see things get back to more normal operation after…
Fueled by winds, largest wildfire moves near California city
Aug 18, 2021
By TERENCE CHEA, ETHAN SWOPE and JOHN ANTCZAK GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire raged through a small Northern California forest town Tuesday, burning dozens of homes as dangerously dry and windy weather also…
Former Historical Society treasurer accused of theft
Aug 18, 2021
The former treasurer of the Wapello County Historical Society has gone into the history books for allegedly stealing from the Society. 68-year-old John Cobler of Ottumwa is accused of writing nearly $32,000 in fraudulent checks…
Showalter's bail isn't reduced
Aug 18, 2021
No bail reduction for Gregory Showalter. The 61-year-old Ottumwa man is accused of murdering his wife last month. On Monday (8/16), Showalter appeared in Wapello County Court to have his $250,000 bond reduced. On Tuesday…
More Music Festivals Requiring Vaccinations Or COVID Tests For Entry
Aug 18, 2021
Several music festivals have announced new health protocols when it comes to COVID -19, and now New York’s Governor’s Ball, Tennessee’s Pilgrimage Festival and California’s Ohana Festival have annouced theirs. All three festivals will require…