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OFFBEAT NEWS A group of scientists at the Earth BioGenome Project say they’re working on a project to store the DNA of every single living thing on the planet. The project requires them to collect…

OFFBEAT NEWS Most people aren’t big on the idea of gum on their shoe, but what about wearing shoes made of gum? Yep, it’s a thing. An Amsterdam company has created the world’s first line…

Have you heard of a musical act who ENCOURAGES fans to hold their phones up in front of their faces during concerts? Well, that's what U2 is doing now. They have an app that fans…

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – The unveiling ceremony for the Mahaska County Courthouse Historical Marker is set for Tuesday, May 1 at noon. The ceremony will be located at the Courthouse, 106 South 1st Street on the…

Osky Indians Track & Field Oskaloosa Track & Field were in action again and the Top 3 finishes for the girls were: Emma Kelderman 2nd place in the high jump, Ava VandeWall 3rd place in…

The beginning of the day looked bleak for the Central College baseball team after it fell 7-0 in the opener of its doubleheader against Nebraska Wesleyan University Tuesday but freshman right-handed pitcher Tyler Steward (Norwalk)…

(CANTON, Mo.) – The William Penn Statesmen (13-32, 7-22 Heart) traveled to Canton Missouri to take on the Culver-Stockton Wildcats (28-23, 20-14 Heart) in a Heart doubleheader on Tuesday. The Statesmen would battle hard but fall…

Erin Wade, the owner of a California restaurant Homeroom Mac + Cheese says she was surprised to learn that members of her staff have often been harassed - or even assaulted - by customers. So…

(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – The City of Ottumwa, Iowa was named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Ottumwa achieved Tree City USA recognition…

(PELLA, Iowa) – While the air is still brisk, the tulips are working their way upward and the 83rd annual Tulip Time Festival in Pella, Iowa is not far off. This year's festival is Thursday, Friday…