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Steven Van Zandt, who had long been associated with Bruce Springsteen, has said that collaboration with the rock music icon is always his "first priority." The E Street Band guitarist spoke to NME about Springsteen's…

The Police drummer Stewart Copeland has dismissed the "huge myth" that members of the British rock band are at odds with each other. "We like each other, and we always have," Copeland said in a…

Ottumwa Police have a man in custody for a weekend murder. Just before 3pm Saturday (5/25), Police were called to a home on Queen Anne about a suspicious death. They found the resident of the…

Rush's Geddy Lee says he misses playing with his bandmates but doubts whether the band will ever tour again. "I don't miss leaving [my family]. But I miss those three hours on stage with my…

Las Vegas will host a rock musical featuring ZZ Top hits next year. The musical, titled Sharp Dressed Man, will be produced by Caesars Entertainment. A press release about the show describes Sharp Dressed Man…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — When Motown legend Martha Reeves sings her 1964 hit “Dancing in the Street” in the Alabama House of Representatives, let the record show that lawmakers feel compelled to sing along. Reeves,…

Oskaloosa’s boys’ soccer season came to an end in Pella Wednesday night (5/22).  The Dutch defeated the Indians 2-0 in the Class 2A Substate 6 semifinals.  Ben Nelson scored twice 11 minutes apart in the…

Oskaloosa’s boys’ golf team begins play at the State 3A championships Thursday (5/23) in Fort Dodge.  Indians Coach Bret Foster says his team has a chance to do well in the two day tournament. "I…

By DAVID A. LIEB JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A tornado tore apart buildings in Missouri’s capital city as part of an overnight outbreak of severe weather across the state that left at least three…

One of two people charged in the slaying of a Des Moines man has been convicted of murder. Jasper County court records say 25-year-old Jaycie Sheeder, of Coon Rapids, also was found guilty Tuesday of…