Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89
Nov 04, 2025
OJAI, Calif. (AP) — Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee and actor of rare timing and intensity whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” to the scheming parent…
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Iowans need to use space heaters with caution
Nov 04, 2025
By Woody Gottburg (Radio Iowa) Temperatures have already been dipping below freezing in several Iowa cities, prompting some of us to bring our space heaters out of storage to warm up our homes at night.…
Oskaloosa City Council Approves CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program
Nov 04, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and passed a resolution approving the CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program. “CORE” stands for “Community-Oriented Revitalization & Enhancement,” and the grant program…
Today is Election Day
Nov 04, 2025
By Sam Parsons Today is election day in Iowa. Polls for the 2025 City and School Election will be open from 7:00am until 8:00pm. Those voting in person at the polls today will need to…
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
Nov 03, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health…
Iowa community college leader raises concerns about offering 4-year degrees
Nov 03, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The president of the Des Moines Area Community College says he’s “a little concerned” about a proposal that would have Iowa’s 15 community colleges offer four-year degrees. The chairman…
Today is the Deadline to Submit Nominations for Mahaska Chamber Awards
Nov 03, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Would you like to nominate a business or individual who has made a big difference in Mahaska County in the past year? Mahaska Chamber & Development Group will again be presenting several civic awards.…
Oskaloosa City Council to Meet Tonight
Nov 03, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council is set to host a regular meeting tonight. On the agenda is an amendment the council will consider for the 2022 Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan, and a resolution…
Mark Chesnutt Gives Health Update
Nov 03, 2025
Mark Chesnutt paused his live performance schedule as he experienced a "medical issue." Chesnutt has had health problems for years, so fans became concerned when the singer was forced to cancel shows over the issue. It…
Shooting in Ottumwa Results in Felony Charges for Juvenile
Oct 31, 2025
OTTUMWA – A teenager in Ottumwa is now facing several felony charges after a shooting involving two groups of juveniles last night. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, yesterday evening at around 7:11pm, emergency and…