Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Feb 03, 2025
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced to a raucus, record-sized crowd at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania. Phil was welcomed…
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Sinclair says moratorium on new Iowa casinos a ‘jump ball’ in Senate
Feb 03, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos easily passed the Iowa House yesterday, but Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair suggests its chances in the Senate are far different. “Honestly,…
Vermicomposting Workshop to Be Held
Feb 03, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Learn to unleash the magic of vermicomposting and join Mahaska County Extension on Tuesday February 11 at 7:00 PM for a workshop led by Shannon Rabotski, ISU Extension and Outreach-Mahaska County Youth Coordinator (CYC). The…
Under 2 Months Remaining for Chamber Scholarship Applications
Feb 03, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from…
Sam Hunt Arrested For Speeding, Will Not Face Charges
Jan 31, 2025
Sam Hunt got in trouble behind the wheel once again last week, but apparently not too much trouble. The singer was pulled January 20 for excessive speed. He was arrested and jailed for allegedly speeding and violating an…
NFL says it will look into allegations by massage therapists about Justin Tucker's behavior
Jan 31, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — The NFL will look into allegations that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker behaved inappropriately toward massage therapists at four spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area, a league spokesman said. The…
Iowa House, on 68-31 vote, approves moratorium on new casinos
Jan 31, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A five-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa has passed the Iowa House this afternoon and the same proposal has been approved by a committee in the Senate. If…
DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 18 public meeting
Jan 31, 2025
BLOOMFIELD - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and…
Central College to Host Intercollegiate Honor Band Festival
Jan 31, 2025
PELLA -- Central College welcomes the public to the Intercollegiate Honor Band Festival at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, in Douwstra Auditorium on Central's campus. A public concert will conclude the two-day Intercollegiate Honor Band…
Chris & Morgane Stapleton Donate $1-Million To Wildfire Relief
Jan 30, 2025
Chris and Morgane Stapleton are the latest to dig deep to help out those suffering as a result of the California wildfires. "Outlaw State Of Kind" is an organization started up by the Stapletons in 2016, and in its almost ten…