Offbeat News: A Lucky Lotto Ticket, A New Year's Nuisance
Jan 04, 2018
KMZN's OFFBEAT NEWS: "Winging It" Being stuck on the tarmac after your flight lands is annoying. A passenger sick of dealing with the delays took matters into his own hands and disembarked... by way of…
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Kellogg Under Boil Advisory in Jasper County
Jan 03, 2018
(KELLOGG, Iowa)—A break in a small water main in the 300 block of High Street Tuesday afternoon caused the City of Kellogg to lose water pressure for about an hour. Loss of pressure can allow…
William Penn University Drops Clive Location, Adds Johnston
Jan 03, 2018
Additional Location to Provide Accessibility and Flexibility to Students William Penn University welcomed students to their new metro location in Johnston yesterday. The Clive location closed as of December 31, 2017, however the Oskaloosa location…
Rick Hall Dies At 85
Jan 03, 2018
Rick Hall, who produced dozens of hits as the owner of FAME Studios in Muscie Shoals, Ala., has died. He was 85. Judy Hood, the wife of bassist David Hood and the chairperson of the…
School Closings & Delays: Jan. 3-5, 2018
Jan 03, 2018
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3 THRU FRIDAY, JAN.5, 2018: CORRECTION - Davis County Schools did hold session on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian School, Knoxville, EBF , Pella Community Schools and North Mahaska…
Offbeat News: A Weary Traveler, An Explosive New Year & Stupid Criminals
Jan 03, 2018
KMZN's OFFBEAT NEWS: "Wayfaring Stranger" What would you do if you woke up and found a stranger asleep on your couch? If you're New Zealand homeowner Gordon Pryor, you let 'em sleep. Then, you wake…
Offbeat News: Travel Woes, A Cold Proposal, & Stupid Criminals
Jan 02, 2018
KMZN's OFFBEAT NEWS: "Brooding in Bangkok" Not a fan of airports? Well, imagine being the family currently living in the Bangkok, Thailand airport. The brood, which includes four adults and four kids, are from Zimbabwe…
'Offbeat News' for December 29th
Dec 29, 2017
OFFBEAT NEWS: The people of Lorraine, New York probably never want to see another snowflake again. The local fire department was called to a resident's house after six feet of snow fell and trapped her…
Rose Hill Soybean Farmer Wins Legacy of Leadership Award
Dec 29, 2017
Rose Hill native and long-time conservation advocate Mark Jackson was recognized with the Legacy of Leadership Award by the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) during its annual awards banquet earlier this month in Ankeny. Sponsored by Stine…
Iowa Corn Provides Farmers Insights at Burlington Crop Fair
Dec 28, 2017
JOHNSTON, Iowa – December 27, 2017– In the tradition of providing farmers the latest industry insights, the Harrison County Corn Growers along with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board…