NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- An accidental gun discharge resulted in the tragic death of a child in rural Mahaska County, and authorities are actively investigating the incident. The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office reports that on Wednesday afternoon,…

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Heart have announced that they have rescheduled the dates for their "Royal Flush Tour." The band, which embarked on their first tour in five years in April, postponed their…

HOUSTON (AP) — Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been ordered by a Texas judge to turn over personal assets to help pay a debt that has ballooned to more than $12 million. A…

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will once again offer its Crop Insurance Discount Program for acres that are planted with cover…

DES MOINES, Iowa – An Ottumwa man was sentenced on September 6, 2024, to 40 years in federal prison for sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion of two victims, sex trafficking of one child, enticement…

SIGOURNEY – In their second meet of the season North Mahaska cross country runners continue to compete well. Between middle school girls, high school girls and high school boys, the Warhawks had six runners finish…

Sting recently released a new song, "I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)," via Cherrytree Music Company/Interscope Records. The 17-time Grammy Award winning artist also released an accompanying music video. "I Wrote Your Name (Upon…

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, a Republican, says Democrats have “a long ways” to go to be competitive in Iowa when it comes to voter registrations. “Republicans are…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Mahaska County YMCA is thrilled to unveil its diverse range of programs for Fall 2024, aimed at engaging families, youth, and adults throughout the community. With various new activities and returning…