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OFFBEAT NEWS: Bobcat Traps Mom and Children In Bathroom A mother and her two children had to lock themselves inside their bathroom after a bobcat entered their home, unannounced. The mom thought fast enough to…

OTTUMWA, Iowa (AP) — A 25-year-old Wapello County man has been convicted of second-degree murder in the slaying of his roommate. A jury found Erik Davila guilty Friday. Prosecutors say he fatally shot 24-year-old Hugo…

KISS always seems to have their logo on any product that will allow it, and now you can add cell phones to the list. The group has launched a line of covers and wallpapers for…

OFFBEAT NEWS: Balloon Has Remained Inflated For 17-Years Zachary Starr is getting ready to celebrate his 18th birthday and there's one decoration that will definitely be on hand: a helium balloon bought to mark his…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating one of its officers for social media postings deriding Islam and calling the religion an "evil ideology." The Des Moines Register…

Oskaloosa--A national champion, an All-American, and a top-20 team finish helped the William Penn athletics department to yet another top-100 effort as the final Learfield Sports NAIA Directors' Cup Standings were released Thursday. The Statesmen…

Oskaloosa, Iowa (June 7th, 2017) - Lately the question at the Southern Iowa Speedway has been can anybody beat Shannon Anderson in the Hobby Stocks. Edel Lawn Care, Cindy Drost and Independent Auto, each put…

OFFBEAT NEWS: Bar Offering Free Drinks For Trump Tweets Union Pub is getting in the spirit...of James Comey's Senate testimony. The Washington D.C. bar is giving away a free round of drinks each time Donald…

Phil Collins, 66, has been hospitalized and will be postponing his "Not Dead Yet Live Tour," after hitting his head, causing a gash that had to be closed with stitches, according to his Facebook Page.…

MAHASKA COUNTY – Whether you sit at a desk each day or spend time on your feet at work, your body can potentially face a number of health concerns. MHP Occupational Therapist Aimee Wagner, OTD,…