First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden's results negative so far
Sep 05, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife's positive test, but…
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Iowa’s lack of severe weather likely to continue
Sep 05, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Climatologist Justin Glisan says a tornado outbreak is unlikely this month because Iowa is in a severe weather drought. “When you don’t have thunderstorms to drive rainfall, you…
City of Ottumwa Primary Candidates Set for October 10, 2023
Sep 05, 2023
OTTUMWA -- There will be a primary election to determine the final candidates for City Council race in this fall’s City election. Two Council seats will become open this fall. Current Council Members Russ Hull…
Legendary 'Margaritaville' Singer Jimmy Buffett Dead At 76
Sep 05, 2023
Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, known for his song "Margaritaville" along with his laid-back island style, has died. He was 76. "Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends,…
Oskaloosa Takes Down DSM Hoover, Improves to 2-0
Sep 01, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Indians suited up for a rare Thursday night game ahead of Labor Day weekend under clear skies and comfortable temperatures at Des Moines Hoover. The game itself may not have…
Eurythmics' Dave Stewart To Tour Without Annie Lennox
Sep 01, 2023
Dave Stewart has revealed that he will be touring without his other half in the Eurythmics, Annie Lennox. Stewart announced the news prior to a run of concerts celebrating the 40th anniversary of Eurythmics' 1983…
Squeezing in one last summer trip over Labor Day weekend? Expect crowded airports and full flights
Sep 01, 2023
DALLAS (AP) — By some measures, air travelers have enjoyed a less stressful summer than last year, but canceled flights remain elevated as airlines face their last big test of the prime vacation season: Labor…
Secretary Pate encourages high schools to register students to vote, compete for Catt Award
Sep 01, 2023
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging all Iowa high schools to participate in a statewide effort to register students to vote. Each school that registers at least 90 percent of…
Oskaloosa Main Street Tabs New Director
Sep 01, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to announce Angella Foster as the new Program Director. She will begin her position working in the Oskaloosa Main Street district on September 18. Angella joins Oskaloosa Main…
North Mahaska Knocks Off No. 8 New London
Aug 31, 2023
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska rallied from a first set loss and held off a tenacious New London team to score a 3-1 victory over the No. 8 team in Class 1A. North Mahaska lost…