North Mahaska Athletes Open at State Track
May 19, 2023
DES MOINES – Two individuals and a relay from North Mahaska opened the Class 1A state track championships at the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium in Des Moines Thursday. Three more events will compete Friday…
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Copeland Auto Body Welcomes First Responders to the Southern Iowa Speedway
May 19, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Wednesday night Copeland Auto Body sponsored First Responders night at the Southern Iowa Speedway, the First Responders and all the fans were treated to an entertaining night of racing in five divisions with…
More than 30 million US drivers don't know if they're at risk from a rare but dangerous airbag blast
May 19, 2023
DETROIT (AP) — More than 33 million people in the United States are driving vehicles that contain a potentially deadly threat: Airbag inflators that in rare cases can explode in a collision and spew shrapnel.…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.7 Percent in April
May 19, 2023
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in April from 2.8 percent in March while the state’s labor force added 4,300 new workers. The total number of Iowans with…
OHS Students Raising Funds for Trip to Debate Nationals
May 19, 2023
By Sam Parsons Two Oskaloosa High School students have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, and are asking the community for help in raising funds for the trip. OHS seniors…
Squeeze, Psychedelic Furs Announce 2023 Co-Headlining Tour
May 19, 2023
Squeeze and Psychedelic Furs have announced a 2023 co-headlining tour. The U.S. tour will commence on September 8 at New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall. The 26-date tour will conclude with a show…
Man indicted in theft of 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland
May 18, 2023
BROOKLYN CENTER (AP) -- A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz,” federal prosecutors in North Dakota…
Iowa seniors have until July 1 to apply for new property tax break
May 18, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Iowans who are 65 or older and own the home they live in have about six weeks to apply for a new property tax exemption. The tax plan Governor…
Old Hwy 163 Closed Starting Today
May 18, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Starting today (5/18), Old Highway 163 in Mahaska County will be closed for a repaving project. The road will be closed until it is completely repaved, with the estimated completion date of mid-June.…
The Pretenders Share New Single 'Let The Sun Come In'
May 18, 2023
The Pretenders recently shared "Let The Sun Come In," the first single from their upcoming album, Relentless. Relentless will mark the band's 12th full-length LP and is a follow-up of their 2020 album Hate For…