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OFFBEAT NEWS: Cops Rescue Duck Stuck On Train Tracks Being a cop in New York City means you're bound to see some crazy things. A duck trying to take the subway? That's new. The bird…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A leader of the Islamic Center of Des Moines plans to meet with authorities to discuss a threatening note found in the center's mail. Dr. Samir Shams is president of…

OFFBEAT NEWS: Teen Model Turning Negative Comments Into Toilet Paper Unfortunately, being even slightly famous nowadays means you're going to have to deal with your fair share of haters. A 19-year-old teen model and fashion…

Oskaloosa and Ottumwa will lose major stores this summer as the JCPenney stores at Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa and the Quincy Place Mall in Ottumwa will close in June. J.C. Penney announced earlier this…

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — West Des Moines has unveiled a $32 million parks plan that calls for linking city waterways with a trail loop and include features such an outdoor ice rink and…

Jimi Hendrix's family find themselves once again fighting for the rights to his name. On March 16th, Hendrix's estate filed suit against Jimi's brother Leon, and Andrew Pitsicalis, who have been using the Jimi Hendrix…

Kinks frontman Ray Davies has joined the likes of Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, & Elton John with the prestigious honor of being Knighted. He was recognized for his services to the arts today (3/16/17) by…

OFFBEAT NEWS: Yoga Pants Are Bad For The Environment Yoga pants may be comfy, but they're destroying the ocean. It turns out clothing that uses synthetic fibers, which includes yoga pants, Patagonia’s cozy jackets, and…

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say manhole covers were sent flying by explosions resulting from an underground electrical fire in Sioux City. Firefighters were sent to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Assistant Fire…

Kansas City, Mo.--The Statesmen men's basketball team had tremendous contributions from several of its top talents, eventually wearing down #8 seed Loyola (La.) for a 100-78 first-round victory at the NAIA Division I National Championships…