Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
Nov 10, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their…
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Sand backs taxing out-of-staters that own Iowa property more
Nov 10, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat running for governor, says when it comes to property taxes, he supports taxing out-of-state property owners at a higher rate than Iowa residents.…
Statesmen Swat Yellowjackets: William Penn Defeats Graceland for Ninth Win of Season
Nov 10, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The William Penn Statesmen football team defeated the Graceland Yellowjackets 59-20 at home Saturday in Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division play. The 17th-ranked Statesmen (9-1, 4-1 Heart North) outgained the Yellowjackets…
Blakesburg Man Arrested in Fairfield for Violating Protection Order
Nov 10, 2025
BLAKESBURG – A Blakesburg man is behind bars after authorities say he violated a protection order multiple times in the city of Fairfield last week. According to court records, officers with the Fairfield Police Department…
George Thorogood & The Destroyers Announce First Tour Dates Of 2026
Nov 10, 2025
Iconic rockers George Thorogood & The Destroyers have announced the first 21 dates on the 2026 continuation of their Baddest Show On Earth Tour. Starting on March 6, 2026 in Highland, California, the tour will…
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
Nov 07, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown. More than 790 planned…
Water Summary Update: Drought watch issued for southeast Iowa after dry October
Nov 07, 2025
DES MOINES – Warmer temperatures and rainfall deficits in October have led to deteriorating drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Reduced rainfall since late summer finally took a toll…
Statesmen Roll Past Hannibal-LaGrange, 93–65
Nov 07, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The William Penn men's basketball team overcame a sluggish first half to post a commanding 93–65 non-conference win over Hannibal-LaGrange Thursday. The Statesmen (4–0) traded buckets early with the Trojans (2-2), trailing 28–24…
The Foundry Market Awarded $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant
Nov 07, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street has been awarded a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Main Street Iowa to support The Foundry Market project at 121 North Market…
Bad Company's Paul Rodgers Pulls Out Of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Nov 07, 2025
Bad Company will not be reuniting for their Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction this weekend after frontman Paul Rodgers pulled out. The legendary supergroup, consisting of Rodgers, drummer Simon Kirke, late guitarist Mick…