Actors and writers on strike rally in Philadelphia and Chicago as union action spreads
Jul 21, 2023
CHICAGO -- Striking screenwriters and actors held rallies in Philadelphia and Chicago on Thursday as the labor dispute that has halted Hollywood spreads to more cities. While Los Angeles and New York are the epicenters of…
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Steamy heat wave due to arrive just in time for RAGBRAI
Jul 21, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Those thousands of bicyclists who will trek across Iowa next week will face many challenges, not the least of which will be Iowa’s summer heat. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the…
Musical and Agricultural Heritage of Oskaloosa to be Celebrated at 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade
Jul 21, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is being held on Thursday, July 27 in downtown Oskaloosa. This year’s event includes kids’ activities, food vendors, and a Craft & Vendor Fair starting at 12…
Woods & Stanton Win Thrillers At Caleb Hammond Memorial At Southern Iowa Fair
Jul 20, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The infield was packed with race cars and great crowd attended the races for the Caleb Hammond Memorial as the Southern Iowa Fair was in full swing. The Mid states Machine Stock Cars…
How hard is it to win the lottery? Odds to keep in mind as Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots soar
Jul 20, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no shaking it. Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim — even as more and more eye top prizes soaring to jaw-dropping heights. Ahead of Wednesday night's drawing, the…
Reynolds’ update on her state gov’t realignment plan
Jul 20, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds says more than 2600 state employees have transitioned to a different state agency after her state government reorganization plan took effect July 1. The number of…
Pella City Council Discusses Community Center, Ambulance Services
Jul 20, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday and had policy and planning discussions on the Community Center and ambulance service. In April, the council approved an architectural and engineering…
Eric Clapton Shares New Single 'How Could We Know'
Jul 19, 2023
Eric Clapton recently released a new single, "How Could We Know," also featuring Judith Hill, Simon Climie, and Daniel Santiago. "How Could We Know" made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTV Classic and on…
Statesmen Earn 81 Total Heart Scholar-Athlete Laurels
Jul 19, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Heart of America Athletic Conference honored its top academic achievers as its 2022-2023 Scholar-Athletes were announced Tuesday. William Penn recorded 81 award recipients, led by 10 from the softball program. A total…
No winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing. Jackpot reaches $720 million
Jul 19, 2023
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $720 million after no winning ticket was sold — again. It’s now one of two national lotteries with enormous jackpots but equally enormous odds…