RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Gov. Reynolds touts Iowa changes in federal food assistance programs
Governor Kim Reynolds has joined Trump Administration officials to tout changes in federal food assistance programs that she’s made at the state level. Reynolds launched a food distribution network to feed low income students this summer —
Bridge Work Underway on Franklin Ave. at Butler-Franklin Line
A portion of Franklin Avenue at the Butler and Franklin County line is now closed for a bridge replacement project. According to Butler County Engineer John Riherd, the closure affects the stretch just south of Franklin County
Crop Report: Wet July, Derecho Impacts Northern and Eastern Iowa
Iowa farmers saw limited time in the fields last week, with just under four days suitable for fieldwork due to wet conditions and storm damage. According to the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, July will
Clarion City Council Will Discuss Water Treatment Project and Software on Tuesday
The Clarion City Council will meet on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. in their regular meeting and will consider several matters. Among top items on the agenda, the council will discuss approving a pay request with Peterson Construction
Shooting at after-party in downtown Los Angeles leaves 2 dead, 6 injured
Two people were killed and six others injured in a mass shooting in an area of downtown Los Angeles early Monday. Authorities said that the shooting took place during a music festival after-party around 1 a.m. Monday
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announces campaign for South Carolina governor
United States Representative Nancy Mace, R-S.C., announced her run for South Carolina governor Monday morning in a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. Mace, 47, said in an announcement Monday morning at The Citadel, where she
North Butler Baseball Strengthened their Pitching Staff this Season
The North Butler baseball team developed depth on the pitching staff, using 10 different pitchers, four of whom worked in eight or more games. Head Coach Chase Stohr. “Going into the season, we graduated a few of
San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox agrees to 4-year, $229 million max contract extension
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million contract extension with the Spurs. The new deal will keep Fox in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season. Fox, 27,
Atlanta Braves’ 3B Austin Riley placed back on IL with lower abdominal strain
The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they have placed third baseman Austin Riley back on the 10-day injured list with a strained lower abdominal muscle. The Braves also recalled infielders Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Jonathan Ornelas
IGHSAU’s Gerlich on softball’s move to double elimination format
The 2025 IGHSAU Softball State Tournament was the final tournament with a single elimination format. Starting in 2026, the tournament will feature double elimination brackets. Executive Director Erin Gerlich says the move is in conjunction with the