High school softball playoff pairings announced
Jun 25, 2021
The pairings for the Iowa high school softball playoffs have been released. In Class 4A, Oskaloosa hosts Washington in a first round game on July 8. Also in Class 4A, Pella travels to Grinnell on…
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Iowa community college leaders expect enrollment bounce this fall
Jun 25, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Enrollment at Iowa community colleges has been decreasing since 2011 and the decline accelerated during the pandemic. However, the leaders of two community college districts that operate nine campuses…
STEM education at summer day camp
Jun 25, 2021
The Mahaska County Extension Office has been teaching kids this week about STEM—science, technology, engineering and math. At a day camp in Eddyville, 10-year-old Brynlee Padgett made what’s called a craft-bot. "They're like robots, but…
Joni Mitchell Shares 'Blue 50' EP, Announces 'Archives Vol. 2' Box Set
Jun 25, 2021
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of 1971's Blue, Joni Mitchell released a five-track digital collection of outtakes and demos from the making of the classic album. The EP, titled Blue 50 (Demos &…
Senators push $953B infrastructure plan, raise hope for deal
Jun 24, 2021
By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is seeking President Joe Biden’s support for a $953 billion infrastructure plan, raising hopes for a breakthrough agreement after arduous negotiations…
Iowa man charged with making pipe bomb
Jun 24, 2021
An Iowa man has been charged with making and placing a pipe bomb that was recently found by a young girl in a Des Moines suburb, but investigators do not believe he’s linked to a…
Stormy weather coming
Jun 24, 2021
Be prepared for stormy weather Thursday and Friday (6/24 & 25). The National Weather Service says strong to severe storms are possible tonight into Friday morning….with damaging wind gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado…
Oskaloosa School Board accepts Jenkins' resignation
Jun 24, 2021
The Oskaloosa School Board accepted the resignation of high school football head coach Jake Jenkins at Wednesday night’s (6/23) special board meeting. The vote was 5-2 in favor, with Charlie Comfort and Amanda McGraw voting…
Peter Jackson's Beatles Doc Split Into Three-Part Series To Premiere Over Thanksgiving
Jun 24, 2021
Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary, The Beatles: Get Back, will be presented as a three-part series during Thanksgiving weekend. The Beatles: Get Back was initially scheduled for theatrical release on August 27, but it will now…
Biden faces growing pressure from the left over voting bill
Jun 23, 2021
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE WASHINGTON (AP) — When New York Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones was at the White House for the signing of the proclamation making Juneteenth a national holiday last week, he told President Joe Biden their…