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…
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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…
Reversing Trump, US restores transgender health protections
May 10, 2021
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, the Biden administration announced Monday, reversing a Trump-era policy that sought to narrow the scope…
Iowa House approves bill removing time limit in sexual abuse cases
May 10, 2021
The Iowa House has given final approval to a bill that immediately removes the time limit for filing criminal charges against people accused of sexually abusing a child. During House debate Friday (5/7), Representative Cherielynn…
Prosecution rests in Michelle Boat murder trial
May 10, 2021
Prosecutors have rested their case in the Michelle Boat murder trial. Boat is accused of killing Tracy Mondabough of Ottumwa in May of last year. Mondabough was the girlfriend of Boat’s estranged husband. The state…
Oskaloosa woman found dead in West Des Moines
May 10, 2021
A woman from Oskaloosa was found dead Sunday (5/9) off the shoulder of Interstate 35 in West Des Moines. West Des Moines Police were called shortly before noon to I-35 near mile marker 70.5, just…
Thomas Rhett & Wife Expecting Baby Girl #4
May 10, 2021
Congratulations are in order for Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren. The singer announced over the weekend that they are expecting their fourth child, and yet another baby girl. "Well... we are pregnant again!" he…
US employers added just 266K jobs in April as hiring slows
May 07, 2021
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery…
House speaker says process working, but no deal yet on tax plan
May 07, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON House Speaker Pat Grassley says the stalemate among Republicans over state tax policy is the way the legislative process should work. “Iowans, if they thought we just came down here and we…
New corn cooker for Oskaloosa's Sweet Corn Serenade
May 07, 2021
Oskaloosa Main Street has received a grant from the Mahaska County Community Foundation for a new towable stainless steel gas grill. The grill will be used to prepare corn on the cob for Oskaloosa’s annual…