Central College removes ACT or SAT requirement
May 12, 2021
Central College in Pella is joining hundreds of other schools across the country in going “test optional” for its admissions process. While Central chose not to require S-A-T or A-C-T scores from prospective students during…
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Coronavirus update Inbox
May 12, 2021
There were no deaths from coronavirus reported Tuesday (5/11) in Iowa. The state’s death total from the pandemic holds at 5985. The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 299 new positive tests for COVID-19, bringing…
Bahena Rivera murder trial closed to public
May 12, 2021
When Cristhian Bahena Rivera’s murder trial begins next Monday (5/17), media and the public won’t be allowed in the courtroom. Bahena Rivera is accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts in her home town of Brooklyn in…
Rodney Crowell To Release New Album In July
May 12, 2021
Rodney Crowell is releasing a new album this summer. The singer just announced that his 18th studio album, “Triage,” will drop July 23rd. “Near the end of 2018, I began scribbling the first few lines…
Reynolds orders end of extra unemployment payments
May 11, 2021
Governor Kim Reynolds says Iowa has a severe workforce shortage and she's joining a growing list of Republican governors who are rejecting the extra unemployment benefits included in federal pandemic relief measures. Reynolds says it's…
Poll: Most in US who remain unvaccinated need convincing
May 11, 2021
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and HANNAH FINGERHUT Fewer Americans are reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine than just a few months ago, but questions about side effects and how the shots were tested still hold some…
Oskaloosa School Board meets Tuesday
May 11, 2021
The Oskaloosa School Board will recognize retiring staff members at Tuesday night’s (5/11) regular meeting. The Board will also hold two public hearings: one to amend the current budget; the other to consider the sale…
Iowa gets $1.48 billion in federal coronavirus aid
May 11, 2021
Iowa will get $1.48 billion in aid under the federal government’s plan to help states hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according to new numbers released Monday (5/10). The U.S. Treasury Department announced a state-by-state funding…
Boat testifies in her defense at murder trial
May 11, 2021
A woman from Pella accused of first degree murder testified Monday (5/10) in her own defense. Michelle Boat is accused of killing Tracy Mondabaugh of Ottumwa in May of last year. Mondabaugh was the girlfriend…
Chris LeDoux Compilation Album Coming In July
May 11, 2021
A new Chris LeDoux compilation album is set for release this summer to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of the singer/cowboy’s debut album. “Wyoming Cowboy – A Collection” will be released July 2nd…