NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold two plant sales in 2026.  The first will be an early sale on Saturday April 18 from 9-10:30 am and will feature early vegetable transplants and…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa has a prescribed burn scheduled at Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning around 9:00 a.m. The burn is part of ongoing maintenance of a 9.5-acre oak savannah…

Oklahoma is recognizing the life and legacy of Toby Keith this summer. The state has proclaimed the late country legend's birthday, July 8, as "Toby Keith Day." Governor Kevin Stitt made the announcement during Oklahoma Music and Film Day at the…

HOUSTON (AP) — Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound. As…

DES MOINES – Recent rainfall improved drought conditions across the state, however, areas of northwest Iowa remain under a drought watch, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Statewide precipitation for March totaled 1.97 inches,…

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Student Council is excited to announce the annual Oskaloosa High School prom, themed "A Night of Chance," scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. The promenade, which is open to the public,…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces numerous felony charges after authorities say an investigation revealed that he had been sexually abusing multiple juveniles. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, the investigation began on Tuesday, March…

The ACM Awards nominations are out. Remember not that long ago when it seemed country music was dominated by men? Not so much these days. Megan Moroney has the most nominations this year with nine, followed closely by Miranda…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s intense bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 21 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.64 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…