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Oskaloosa School Board to Continue Negotiations with Cities of Oskaloosa, University Park, Beacon for Building Trades Lots
Apr 15, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and received a presentation from Oskaloosa city officials on a potential agreement regarding the district’s building trades program. Superintendent Mike Fisher…
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Ottumwa Woman Arrested for Neglect
Apr 15, 2026 by Sam Parsons
OTTUMWA – Police arrested an Ottumwa woman this week after authorities found her autistic child alone and unsupervised at the Ottumwa High School football stadium. Court documents state that on Monday night at around 8:05pm,…
The AMA Nominees Are Announced!
Apr 15, 2026 by Bob Ballard
The nominees for this year’s American Music Awards are out. Taylor Swift leads the pack with eight nods. Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr are all close behind with seven nods each. Other highlights include Olivia Dean and sombr going head to…
Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme
Apr 14, 2026 by Sam Parsons
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and he sought to explain away a…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Apr 14, 2026 by Sam Parsons
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,…
Pella School Board Approves FY27 Property Tax Rate
Apr 14, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and approved their certified budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Following a public hearing, the board approved their proposed property tax…
Oskaloosa Main Street Businesses Invited to Compete for Up to $25,000 Through Open 4 Business Grant Program
Apr 14, 2026 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- Small businesses in the Oskaloosa Main Street district now have the opportunity to compete for up to $25,000 in grant funding through Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business program, an annual initiative that…
Ella Langley Continues To Set Records With "Choosin' Texas"
Apr 14, 2026 by Bob Ballard
Every week that goes by, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" sets new records. While it's a little early to call it her career record, this one's gonna be tough to beat. On Billboard's most recent "Top 100"…
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
Apr 13, 2026 by Sam Parsons
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are…
Bill bars schools as early voting sites for Iowa school bond issues
Apr 13, 2026 by Sam Parsons
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The legislature has sent the governor a bill that forbids a school from being used as an early voting location if there’s a bond issue for any school district…
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