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OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man was arrested last week as the result of a sex abuse investigation that lasted approximately one month. On March 1, 2024, the Ottumwa Police Department initiated a Sex Abuse investigation…

PETALUMA (AP) -- Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as the spring holidays approach, reflecting a market scrambled by disease, high demand and growing costs for farmers. It’s the second year in a row consumers…

Longtime Styx bassist Ricky Phillips has announced that he is leaving the band after being a part of it for more than 20 years. "Dear Friends, after touring for 50 years with The Babys, Bad…

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) DNR Hydrologist Tim Hall says the recent snow and rains have helped push back some of the drought conditions in the state. “The statewide average over the last seven days,…

BOSTON -- A valiant comeback effort came up short as No. 4 Iowa State saw its season come to an end at the hands of No. 10 Illinois, 72-69, in the Sweet 16 of the…

By Sam Parsons Senator Chuck Grassley visited Oskaloosa High School on Wednesday and held question & answer sessions with juniors and seniors at the high school. The visitation was part of Senator Grassley’s tour of…

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its original release in October 1999, Genesis' multi-platinum-selling Turn It On Again: The Hits will be released on vinyl for the first time. On May 3, the album will…

OSKALOOSA -- The Statesmen women's lacrosse team was turned away in its upset bid Wednesday, falling 24-2 to Missouri Baptist in non-conference action. William Penn (1-4), which was outshot 46-5, could not get anything going…

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company, according to a person…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises teacher salaries, increases general state spending for schools and overhauls Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. “Some schools haven’t used…