NEWS

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama teen who narrowly survived a fierce shark attack last year said she hopes a proposed alert system before state lawmakers can help keep others safe in the water. Lulu…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 6 cents, averaging $3.07 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Conservation invites the public to join them at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy  92, on April 11 for an engaging and inspiring presentation titled “Creating Buzz: The Joy, Ease, and …

The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced a new exhibition, "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker." The exhibit will concentrate on turning points in Dolly's over 60-year career, including points where she overcame obstacles and…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met earlier this week and officially swore in their new city manager. Shawn Metcalf was named the new city manager last month, and he replaces former city manager…

MOSCOW (AP) — NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday on board a Russian spacecraft. A Soyuz booster rocket lifted off as scheduled from the Russia-leased…

DES MOINES -- A mild winter followed by timely spring rains has Iowa forests and woodlots leafing out ahead of spring turkey season, possibly tipping the playing field in favor of the gobblers, after a…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A group of Oskaloosa High School students stood at the front of the library, leading a lesson that could save lives. As part of the school’s Peer Helpers program, they spent the…

The Academy of Country Music is paving the way towards the 60th annual version of its awards with a new video series. "ACM Host Highlights”  is a new series of short videos where country artists look…

OSKALOOSA -- Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been awarded a grant from the McWane Foundation.  This grant for $80,000 will be used for the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. The…