Taxes, teacher pay, AEA changes top issues of ’24 Iowa legislature
Apr 22, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Lawmakers sent the governor a bill to cut Iowans’ income taxes by a billion dollars next year, they set up the framework for an $8.9 billion state budget and…
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3 Arrested for ATM Theft Attempt
Apr 22, 2024
OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Police Department made 3 arrests on Saturday after a reported theft attempt. On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 5:43 a.m., the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of someone trying…
Bitcoin's next 'halving' is right around the corner. Here's what you need to know
Apr 19, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Sometime in the next few days or even hours, the “miners” who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are going to take a 50% pay cut — effectively slicing new production…
Nwachukwu Claims U23 National Title
Apr 19, 2024
SPOKANE -- Adaugo Nwachukwu (Jr., San Jose, Calif., Exercise Science) was dominant in picking up yet another title as she won the crown at USMC Women's Nationals last weekend. Nwachukwu claimed the 62 kg championship with…
Iowa legislature OKs merger for mental health, substance abuse treatment
Apr 19, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa legislature has approved the governor’s plan to create a combined system to help Iowans with a mental illness as well as those with addiction issues. Republican Representative…
Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dicky Betts Dead At 80
Apr 19, 2024
Dicky Betts, a co-founder the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida, at the age of 80. In an Instagram post, the Betts family wrote, "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that…
Mahaska County Conservation to Host Presentation on Iowa's Big Trees
Apr 19, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Stories behind big trees are fun to listen to. Did you know that Mahaska County has the new state record Downy serviceberry tree? Mahaska County Conservation invites you to the Environmental Learning Center,…
Ringo Starr Shares New Single 'February Sky'
Apr 18, 2024
Beatles legend Ringo Starr recently released a new single, "February Sky," from his upcoming solo EP, Crooked Boy. Crooked Boy is due out on limited-edition marble vinyl on April 20 for Record Store Day. A…
Statesmen Finally Win Five-Set Match, Advance to Heart Final
Apr 18, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The William Penn men's volleyball team checked off a lot of boxes Wednesday, but most importantly, it kept its season alive with a 3-2 victory over third-seeded Park in the Heart of America…
Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power risk
Apr 18, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that can result in loss of drive power, increasing crash risks. According to documents…