US first-quarter auto sales grew nearly 5% despite high interest rates, but EV growth slows further
Apr 03, 2024
DETROIT (AP) — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose nearly 5% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed during the first…
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Annual spring wildlife spotlight survey underway
Apr 03, 2024
DES MOINES -- Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are currently conducting their annual nighttime spring spotlight surveys across the state, collecting information on Iowa’s deer and furbearer populations. The annual survey…
Putzier Garners Another National Laurel
Apr 03, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Breck Putzier (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn., Exercise Science) parlayed the most prolific outing of his career into a national award as he was named NAIA Men's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week Tuesday. The national…
Wind Advisory Today
Apr 03, 2024
By Sam Parsons There is a wind advisory in effect for our area today. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has enacted a Wind Advisory for all of central Iowa today until 10pm. Northwest…
The Pretenders' 'Learning To Crawl' To Be Reissued On Vinyl For 40th Anniversary
Apr 02, 2024
To mark the album's 40th anniversary, The Pretenders will reissue 1984's Learning To Crawl on crystal clear and standard black vinyl on May 24. The album is available to pre-order at https://lnk.to/learningtocrawl This pressing of…
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.09 billion and stretches a 3-month losing streak
Apr 02, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched the six numbers drawn Monday night, continuing a three-month winless streak for the top prize. The numbers drawn…
Bill to ban most Iowa building codes that restrict home siding options
Apr 02, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Republicans in the Iowa legislature have voted to prevent city and county building codes that restrict what kind of siding can be used on the outside of homes. Senator…
Hawkeyes Advance to Second Straight Final Four
Apr 02, 2024
ALBANY -- The top-seeded University of Iowa women’s basketball team downed third-seeded LSU, 94-87, on Monday night in a National Championship rematch at MVP Arena. The Hawkeyes advance to the second straight Final Four and…
Friends of Mahaska County Conservation Announce Successful Fundraising for Natural Playscape Project
Apr 02, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The Friends of Mahaska County Conservation is a private non-profit organization that was created in 2011 to assist with fundraising efforts to support the Mahaska County Conservation Board and to support Conservation education…
Aerosmith To Release Limited Edition 'Get Your Wings' Vinyl For 50th Anniversary
Apr 01, 2024
Aerosmith have announced they will release a limited edition of their second album, Get Your Wings on vinyl via UMe/Capitol on May 17, in celebration of the record’s 50th anniversary. The limited edition, limited to…