Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
Jul 19, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist,…
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.8 Percent for Third Straight Month
Jul 19, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in June, unchanged since April and 0.1 percent lower than one year ago. The state’s labor force participation rate decreased to 66.5 percent from…
Southern Iowa Fair Packs the Stands For the 6th Annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race
Jul 19, 2024
By Jerry Mackey OSKALOOSA -- The Southern Iowa Fair hosted the 6th Annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race on Wednesday, July 17th with a packed infield and a full grandstand on a beautiful night for racing at the…
Mahaska Mixer to be Hosted at Southern Iowa Fair Tomorrow
Jul 19, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The Diplomats of the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group would like to invite Chamber members and friends of the Southern Iowa Fair to the next Mahaska Mixer for pancakes, sausage and drink served…
Bad Company's Self-Title Debut, Yes's Relayer Added To Rhino's High Fidelity Series
Jul 18, 2024
Rhino High Fidelity has added Bad Company's self-titled 1974 debut album and Yes' Relayer to its limited-edition, high-end vinyl reissues. Both albums are available at Rhino.com and internationally at select WMG stores. Each release is…
Stegosaurus fossil fetches nearly $45M, setting record for dinosaur auctions
Jul 18, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The nearly complete fossilized remains of a stegosaurus fetched $44.6 million at auction Wednesday, Sotheby's said. The buyer's name was not disclosed. The fossil, dubbed “Apex,” is considered to be among the most…
Iowans in 14 counties may be eligible for FEMA’s Temporary Housing Assistance
Jul 18, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Federal officials have approved Governor Kim Reynolds’ request that Iowans in 14 counties who cannot live in their own homes due to flood or tornado damage may apply for…
Make Ottumwa Shine Litter Cleanup Set Runs Today Through Monday
Jul 18, 2024
OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is proud to announce that the annual Make Ottumwa Shine litter cleanup event will take place from July 18-22, 2024. This event typically coincides with Earth Day, but this…
Sigourney Baseball, Softball Both State Tournament Bound
Jul 17, 2024
By Sam Parsons Last night was a historic night for the Sigourney Savages. The Sigourney baseball team traveled to Fairfield to face off against the Burlington Notre Dame Nikes in search of their first state…
Mick Fleetwood Shares Hopes For 'Healing' Between Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham
Jul 17, 2024
In a recent interview with MOJO, Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood has expressed hope that Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham will reconcile and resolve their issues soon. The relationship between Nicks and Buckingham has remained…