NEWS

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…

OSKALOOSA -- High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from…

As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, Kansas are adding a third and final leg to their 50th Anniversary Tour. The Another Fork in The Road Tour celebrates 50 years of the…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Someone in New Jersey overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December. The numbers drawn were:…