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Republican Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield differed sharply about whether systematic racism exists and whether either had benefited from white privilege. The two candidates joined for their final televised debate Thursday (10/15)…

By JONATHAN LEMIRE, WILL WEISSERT and DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views…

Main Street Ottumwa has been awarded a $75,000 challenge grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority.  The grant money will be used to renovate the Southern Iowa Utilities Building at 307 East Main Street.

Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley have been honored by St. Jude with the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award. The pair was recognized during a virtual livestream, and was honored for their…

By LISA MASCARO, MARK SHERMAN and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans powered Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett closer to confirmation Thursday, pushing past Democratic objections and other priorities during the COVID-19 crisis in the…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is encouraging Iowans who’ve recovered from Covid to donate their plasma. About 2200 Covid patients in Iowa have been treated with…

After a season interrupted by coronavirus, Knoxville Raceway has released its tentative schedule for 2021.  The new racing season opens April 17….with the 60th running of the Knoxville Nationals August 11-14.  There's more information here: https://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Article/2315/knoxville-raceway-announces-2021-season-schedule

Iowa’s highest court is upholding a state directive that was used to invalidate tens of thousands of absentee ballot requests mailed to voters pre-filled with their personal information. The Iowa Supreme Court issued its ruling…

Reba McEntire has lined up her next acting gig. The singer is attached to star in, and executive produce, a new NBC series in the works based on the hit movie “Fried Green Tomatoes.” Legendary…

Garth Brooks is set to receive the “Billboard” Icon Award at tonight’s Billboard Music Awards, and in a new cover story for the magazine he reflects on his career. While Garth has had a ton…