Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
Apr 10, 2020
By STEPHEN WADE TOKYO (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can’t guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year — even with…
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Economic devastation looms on a Good Friday like no other
Apr 10, 2020
By ARITZ PARRA and ELENA BECATOROS MADRID (AP) — Christians around the world observed a Good Friday like no other, at home watching livestreams instead of at church, as pressure mounted on governments to restart…
Two arrested after Ottumwa chase
Apr 10, 2020
It started as a routine traffic stop, but turned into a chase and led to two Ottumwa men being arrested. Around 11:30 Wednesday morning (4/8), a Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputy tried to stop a car…
Billy Joel Donating $500,000 To Purchase Personal Protective Equipment
Apr 10, 2020
Music icon Billy Joel has donated $500,000 to buy protective equipment for the fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "As New Yorkers, we have personal ties to so many of these heroic healthcare workers that…
The Latest: Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather
Apr 09, 2020
The Associated Press The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more…
Three Central wrestlers named All-Americans
Apr 09, 2020
PELLA — The Central College wrestling team added three more All-Americans Wednesday morning as the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced it’s 2019-20 honorees. Historically, the NWCA has awarded All-American honors based on the results of…
Gas prices continue to drop
Apr 09, 2020
You may be doing a double take the next time you fill up your gas tank. According to Iowa Triple-A, the statewide average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $1.64. That’s down…
Graham Nash Performs CSNY Classics For Rolling Stone's 'In My Room' Series
Apr 09, 2020
Graham Nash performed several Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young classics in the latest installment of Rolling Stone's "In My Room" series, sitting in his apartment in New York City. "In My Room" is a new…
5 things to know today - that aren’t about the virus
Apr 08, 2020
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that are being talked about today: 1. TRUMP SHAKES UP PRESS TEAM Kayleigh McEnany, a top Trump campaign spokeswoman and a regular…
Sigourney schools continue to teach during pandemic
Apr 08, 2020
School districts across Iowa are deciding how they will teach students while schools remain closed due to coronavirus concerns. Sigourney Schools Superintendent Dave Harper says his district is using the enrichment option Governor Reynolds suggested…