1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
Aug 01, 2022
By SUSIE BLANN and SUZAN FRASER KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set out from the port of Odesa on Monday under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey…
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Iowa’s delegation works to improve communication systems for severe weather
Aug 01, 2022
BY: KATE KEALEY IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - All four of Iowa’s U.S. representatives supported bipartisan legislation this week to modernize the National Weather Service’s communication networks. The weather bill passed the House Wednesday with bipartisan support.…
STATESMEN EXPECTED TO PLACE FOURTH IN HEART NORTH
Aug 01, 2022
Oskaloosa--The William Penn football team will come into the fall as a darkhorse as the 2022 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches' Polls were released Friday. The Statesmen, who were 3-8 (2-3 North) last year,…
Farm Accident Claims Life of Rural Wapello County Man
Aug 01, 2022
On Friday, July 29th, 2022, at approximately 10:40 am, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office and the Mahaska Health Ambulance Service were dispatched to a farm pasture located in the 3300 block of James…
Stevie Nicks Added To 'Female Force' Comic Book Series
Aug 01, 2022
TidalWave Comics have added a Stevie Nicks comic book to their popular "Female Force" series focused on women who make an impact around the world. "Female Force: Stevie Nicks" was released on July 20. "Female…
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for shelling of POW prison
Jul 29, 2022
By SUSIE BLANN KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine accused each other Friday of shelling a prison in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine, an attack that reportedly killed dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of…
Pella Police Department to Host Citizens Public Safety Academy
Jul 29, 2022
The Pella Police Department announced that they will be hosting the Citizens Public Safety Academy beginning in September. The Citizens Public Safety Academy will incorporate components from the Pella Police and Fire Departments, as well…
Iowa High School Softball All-State Teams Announced
Jul 29, 2022
The Iowa high school softball all-state teams were announced yesterday, and here were the area athletes who made the cut: 1A First Team Sigourney sophomore Carly Goodwin Twin Cedars junior Rylee Dunkin Twin Cedars senior…
Miller sues tobacco companies over $133 million in withheld payments
Jul 29, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller accuses Philip Morris, USA, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., and 16 other tobacco companies of defrauding Iowa of more than $133 million, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The lawsuit stems…
Steve Morse Permanently Leaves Deep Purple To Care For Wife
Jul 29, 2022
Steve Morse has announced that he is leaving Deep Purple permanently to care for his wife Janine, who is battling cancer. Morse, who joined Deep Purple to replace guitarist Ritchie Blackmore in 1994, leaves after…