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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the share of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Monday. The fraction of kids exempted from…

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council held a regular meeting last night and discussed potential changes to 911 Operations Board policy terms. Oskaloosa Police Chief Ben Boeke presented a first-draft suggestion to the council…

NEWTON – A person died in a house fire in Newton on Saturday and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The Newton Fire Department reported that crews responded to a structure fire…

OTTUMWA -- This fall, the City of Ottumwa is partnering with more than 100 University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students on a variety of community-based projects through the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities (IISC)…

For Morgan Wallen it's the end of an era, and one that he probably doesn't mind seeing draw to a close. According to reports, Eric Church's Chief's on Broadway bar in Nashville is removing Wallen's infamous chair-throwing plaque, as they make…

OAKLAND (AP) -- Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California. States are seeking extensive financial damages that…

By Radio Iowa Contributor Even with all the recent rain, much of Iowa’s northern half remains under a moderate health advisory due to smoke from distant wildfires, and a mental health expert says that smoke is affecting…

PELLA -- Pella Regional Health Center invites new and expecting parents — along with grandparents and caregivers — to its annual Baby Fair on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council is set to host their next regular meeting tonight. The council will consider approving updates to the city’s strategic plan. They will also hold a discussion surrounding 911…