NEWS

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s signature on a bill that classifies fentanyl-related drugs as more dangerous substances “will save lives.” The new federal law will require prison…

OSKALOOSA -- William Penn softball player Laila Smith (Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) will represent the Heart of America Athletic Conference as she was named the league's 2024-2025 A.O. Duer Award recipient Tuesday. The A.O. Duer Scholarship Award…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group Diplomats invite Chamber members and friends of the Southern Iowa Fair to the next Mahaska Mixer for pancakes, sausage and drink served by Chris Cakes. Also known…

The Cult have announced a Fall 2025 North American tour that will see the band performing their own music along with songs that date back to their Death Cult days. The tour kicks off on…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Wednesday tried to poke holes in the human smuggling case the government is pursuing against him in Tennessee, while a federal judge said he won’t…

OSKALOOSA -- D'Artagnon Beaver (Sr., Rockford, Ill., Human Services) wrapped up his Statesmen career by being recognized as one of the NAIA's top scholar-athletes as the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Men's Track and Field/Cross Country teams…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline remained unchanged from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.93 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this…

38 Special, the classic southern rock band behind worldwide hits such as "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up In You," have announced their new album, Milestone, will be released on September 19. In celebration of…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is excited to host the annual 5K/2K Run in the Sun supporting Hospice Serenity House and caregivers in their mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. The…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, accounting for nearly half of the soldiers sent to the city to deal with…