Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89
Nov 04, 2025
OJAI, Calif. (AP) — Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee and actor of rare timing and intensity whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” to the scheming parent…
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Iowans need to use space heaters with caution
Nov 04, 2025
By Woody Gottburg (Radio Iowa) Temperatures have already been dipping below freezing in several Iowa cities, prompting some of us to bring our space heaters out of storage to warm up our homes at night.…
WPU Gains Two More Slots After Eighth Win
Nov 04, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Statesmen football team moved up two more positions in the national rankings as the NAIA released its eighth top-25 poll Monday, sponsored by Netting Professionals. WPU (8-1, 3-1 Heart North) improves to…
Today is Election Day
Nov 04, 2025
By Sam Parsons Today is election day in Iowa. Polls for the 2025 City and School Election will be open from 7:00am until 8:00pm. Those voting in person at the polls today will need to…
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
Nov 03, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health…
Iowa community college leader raises concerns about offering 4-year degrees
Nov 03, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The president of the Des Moines Area Community College says he’s “a little concerned” about a proposal that would have Iowa’s 15 community colleges offer four-year degrees. The chairman…
William Penn Defeats Peru State for Eighth Win of Season
Nov 03, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The William Penn Statesmen football team defeated the Peru State Bobcats 42-21 at home in North Division play Saturday. William Penn (8-1) outgained the Bobcats by a tight 412-404 margin in a cold…
Oskaloosa City Council to Meet Tonight
Nov 03, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council is set to host a regular meeting tonight. On the agenda is an amendment the council will consider for the 2022 Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan, and a resolution…
Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham Seemingly Back On Speaking Terms
Nov 03, 2025
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are seemingly back on speaking terms after the pair appeared on the "Song Exploder" podcast to discuss the making of their iconic track "Frozen Love." Last month, the legendary duo…
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
Oct 31, 2025
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with…