Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time
Oct 16, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are poised for the 10th time Thursday to reject a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government, insisting they won’t back away from demands that Congress take up health care…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Oct 16, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 8 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.74 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…
Statesmen Held Scoreless in Road Draw Against Mount Mercy
Oct 16, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The No. 8 William Penn men's soccer team dominated possession and chances but came away empty-handed in a 0-0 draw against Mount Mercy in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. The Statesmen…
Arrest Made in Ottumwa for Animal Hoarding
Oct 16, 2025
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman is behind bars following an investigation into animal hoarding. The Ottumwa Police Department says that on 10/02/2025, an investigation into an animal hoarding case was conducted at 218 E. Woodland…
The Eagles Add February 2026 Dates To Residency At Sphere In Las Vegas
Oct 16, 2025
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, the best-selling album in U.S. history, The Eagles have added four February 2026 dates to the band's residency At Sphere in Las Vegas. The…
Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting
Oct 15, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax staged…
Iowa’s pheasant season is finally here
Oct 15, 2025
DES MOINES -- The phone calls began as soon as the annual pheasant survey hit the internet. Hunters from around the state and across the Midwest wanted to know “Where’s the best place to hunt?”…
Statesmen Sweep Clarke Returning to the Win Column
Oct 15, 2025
DUBUQUE -- William Penn women's volleyball team swept Clarke on the road in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Tuesday. The Statesmen (15-15, 5-10 Heart) won by scores of 26-24, 32-30, 25-18, while outhitting the…
Pekin Board of Directors Accepts Gift of 270 Acres of Farmland from Late Community Member
Oct 15, 2025
PEKIN -- The Pekin Board of Directors announced a tremendous gift received by the district: 270 acres of farmland bequeathed by the late Roland L. McCreery. A longtime neighbor and steward of the land surrounding…
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Reveals Star-Studded Lineup Of Special Guests For 2025 Induction Ceremony
Oct 15, 2025
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced a star-studded lineup of presenters and performers at this year's induction ceremony. An initial list of 18 celebrities and musicians are set to take part in…