NEWS

Poweshiek County law enforcement has made an arrest in connection with a series of suspicious fires this past spring.  21-year-old Chance Ryan Beres of Malvern has been charged with three counts of second degree arson…

Tomorrow (11/10) in college basketball, William Penn’s men host William Woods in a 3:00 game at Penn Gymnasium. The Statesmen are looking to improve to 4-0 on the season. Switching to football, the Statesmen finish…

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz wants his team to focus on the future and not dwell on the past. The Hawkeyes Big Ten title hopes were squelched by two straight heartbreaking losses on the road…

Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate a fast-moving wildfire that exploded in size Thursday, threatening several Northern California communities and forcing panicked residents to race to help neighbors who had to drive…

Montezuma’s first trip to the Class 1A State high school volleyball tournament was a short one.  The Bravettes lost to Holy Trinity Catholic in three straight sets last night (11/7) in the state quarterfinals in…

You shouldn't need your snow shovel, but you will need to beware of accumulated snow.  The National Weather Service says there's a 50 percent chance of snow tonight (11/8), with a 40 percent chance of…

There will be one new supervisor on the Mahaska County Board.  Incumbent Republican Steve Wanders and Republican Steve Parker were elected Tuesday (11/6) over Democrat Paul DeGeest and Scott Van Veldhuizen, who was nominated by…

A recall was issued for four types of Duncan Hines cake mix due to possible salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said Monday.  The voluntary recall was issued by Conagra Brands due to…

Pella was knocked out in the opening round of the State 4A volleyball tournament yesterday (11/6) in Cedar Rapids.  Cedar Rapids Xavier defeated the Lady Dutch 25-18, 28-26 and 25-13.  Emily Holterhaus had 14 kills…

KISS shook up The Tonight Show with a head-banging performance of their legendary 1977 single “Love Gun” on Tuesday night (Oct. 30). Jimmy Fallon's set was transformed into a rock show for the night as the crowd pushed up…