NEWS

There is still a flood warning for the North Skunk River near Sigourney.  As of early Monday morning (3/18), the North Skunk was measured at 18.77 feet.  Flood stage is 16 feet.  The National Weather…

There’s an indoor high school girls’ track meet Monday (3/18) at Iowa State University.  Ottumwa, Pella, Pella Christian and Newton are among the teams competing there.  And Grinnell College is hosting the SICL Conference indoor…

Ultimate Classic Rock Queen guitarist Brian May was announced as the presenter who’ll induct Def Leppard into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 29, with pop star Harry Styles named as Stevie Nicks’ presenter. David Byrne was named for Radiohead, Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon…

The William Penn Statesmen men’s basketball team learned Wednesday (3/13) who they will face in the opening round of the NAIA Division I men’s tournament next week.  The Statesmen are the sixth seed in their…

AP - National Guard troops used specialized vehicles with tank-like treads to rescue stranded drivers in Colorado in the wake of a massive late-winter storm that unleashed heavy rain and snow on parts of the…

While there’s no longer a flood watch, there is still some high water in the area.  The North Skunk River near Sigourney is at just over 20 and a half feet….about half a foot below…

One man is dead after a Saturday night (3/9) house fire in Wapello County.  The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office tells the No Coast Network that firefighters were called to a home on 194th Avenue, about six…

Oskaloosa’s boys’ basketball team defeated Norwalk 48-44 Friday (3/8) for the Class 3A State Championship.  Senior Cole Henry finished his high school career with 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Indians to their…

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart shared a stage together for the first time since October 2016 last night. They played at New York's Beacon Theatre as part of the Love Rocks NYC, a benefit for God's Love We Deliver, and delivered…

By Sharon LaFraniere - NY Times   Paul Manafort, the political consultant and Trump presidential campaign chairman whose lucrative work in Ukraine and ties to well-connected Russians made him a target of the special counsel, Robert S.…