Expect big crowds for the summer travel season -- and big prices, too
May 25, 2023
DALLAS (AP) -- The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey…
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Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4
May 25, 2023
DES MOINES -- Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 2, 3 and 4, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain…
Mahaska County Extension Honors New Master Gardener Volunteer
May 25, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners recently elevated intern Lisa Vohoska to certification as a Iowa Master Gardener. She took Master Gardener training in 2021 and recently completed the volunteer requirement and was presented with certificate and…
Nathan Sage Named New Executive Director of Knoxville Chamber
May 25, 2023
KNOXVILLE -- The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Nathan Sage as its executive director. He will begin his role on May 30. "Nathan possesses many of the qualities that are required…
Presidential Candidate Ryan Binkley Hosting Public Meetings in Pella, Oskaloosa Tomorrow
May 24, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- 2024 Republican Presidential candidate Ryan Binkley will be making campaign stops in Pella and Oskaloosa tomorrow (5/25). Binkley will host a meet and greet at Smokey Row Coffee in Oskaloosa from 7-8am tomorrow…
Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they're very rare
May 24, 2023
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the water? Scientists and…
Attorney General Bird Joins 49 State Coalition to Sue Avid Telecom Over Illegal, Fraudulent Robocalls
May 24, 2023
DES MOINES — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined 48 other states in a lawsuit against Avid Telecom, its owner, and its chief officers for facilitating billions of illegal robocalls to millions of Americans. Since…
Honors Presented to Central College Faculty
May 24, 2023
PELLA -- Central College recognized six faculty members for their outstanding leadership in teaching, service and scholarship. Elena Vishnevskaya, associate professor of religion, received the Dr. John Wesselink Award for scholarship with a direct impact on…
Oskaloosa Historical Trolley Stop Alley Ribbon Cutting and Open House to Take Place on June 10
May 24, 2023
OSKALOOSA – Organizers of the Trolley Stop Alley project will host a ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 3 pm. The public is invited to attend the celebration for…
Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle in Washington and how the impasse could end
May 23, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met Monday after a weekend of on again, off again negotiations over raising the nation's debt ceiling and mere days before the government could reach a…