Heavy rains cause flooding in Eldon
Jun 28, 2021
Heavy rains in Wapello County Thursday night (6/24) washed out a sewer pipeline in Eldon. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says localized flooding swept out a concrete pier, collapsing a 40-foot section of pipe…
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Trace Adkins Dropping Guest-Filled New Album
Jun 28, 2021
Trace Adkins is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut album “Dreamin’ Out Loud” with a brand new record. Trace is set to drop the double album, “The Way I Wanna Go,” on August 27th,…
Iowa to deploy up to 30 officers to Texas
Jun 25, 2021
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,…
Toll in Florida collapse rises to 4; 159 remain missing
Jun 25, 2021
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…
Iowa community college leaders expect enrollment bounce this fall
Jun 25, 2021
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…
STEM education at summer day camp
Jun 25, 2021
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 arrested after chase involving a stolen car
Jun 25, 2021
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…
Previously Unreleased Live Johnny Cash Album Coming In September
Jun 25, 2021
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…
Senators push $953B infrastructure plan, raise hope for deal
Jun 24, 2021
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…
Griffiths Takes Two On Thrilling Night of Racing At SIS
Jun 24, 2021
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…