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The state of Iowa will pay $400,000 to design and build a wrought iron fence around the historic Des Moines mansion used as the residence for Gov. Kim Reynolds, officials said Wednesday (4/28). Iowa Department…

Meet Ottumwa has won an award for best promotional material in a metro area at the recent Iowa Tourism Conference.  The award is for a video called “Bring Your Group to Ottumwa” that was released…

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Wednesday (4/28) that establishes a statewide grant program designed to provide high-speed internet to areas currently lacking the technology. Reynolds made internet access improvements one of…

Trisha Yearwood recently battled COVID, and while she has recovered, she reveals on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” that she still hasn’t regained her sense of taste or smell. The revelation came when Kelly complimented Trisha…

By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An American warship fired warning shots when vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came too close to a patrol in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. Navy…

Iowa health officials said Tuesday that 80 of the state’s 99 counties declined some or all of their COVID-19 vaccine doses for next week, showing that demand for immunizations is dropping dramatically. Iowa had fully…

The Oskaloosa School Board hired two new fourth grade teachers at Tuesday night’s (4/27) special meeting.  The two will begin work at the start of the new school year.  The Board also discussed, but did…

By RYAN J. FOLEY IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — When Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration arranged coronavirus testing at the office of the governor’s biggest campaign donors, it was the first time in weeks and last time ever…

Kane Brown just can’t stop gushing about his 17-month-old daughter Kingsley. During an appearance on “The Artist and The Athlete with Lindsay Czarniak” podcast, Kane calls Kingsley “my best friend,” although she seemed to play…

An Ottumwa man has been arrested after a month-long investigation about sexually exploiting children. In March, Ottumwa Police got a tip about a sexual exploitation case in the area.  On April 15, a search warrant…