City of Hampton Reminds Residents to Obtain Annual Dog Licenses
The City of Hampton is reminding pet owners about the importance of responsible pet ownership and public safety. Police Chief Mark Morrison says dog owners with pets over six months old are required to obtain an annual
Hardin County Awarded $1.18 Million for Iowa River’s Edge Trail Project
Hardin County has received $1,185,600 in funding from the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Set-aside Program. The grant will support paving the Iowa River’s Edge Trail from Gifford to Union, enhancing outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities
Reynolds Directs Iowa Guard to Support ICE Starting September
Governor Kim Reynolds has officially directed 20 Iowa National Guard soldiers to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in the state starting September 8th. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, the troops will provide
Attacking the Cob
Summer is in full swing and that means lots of watermelon, and sweet corn! I have seen many charts about picking watermelons based on looks. If its more round, the watermelon tends to be more sweet. While
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Swift had been teasing the announcement on her website that counted down to August 12th at 12:12 am ET. Swift will also be appearing
Swan, Robert of Dike – Graveside Service at a later date
Graveside service for 80-year-old Robert Swan of Dike will be held at a later date. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with arrangements. Robert Swan passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Cedar Valley Hospice
Vinton, Daniel of Eldora – Celebration of Life September 6
A Celebration of Life open house for 75-year-old Daniel Vinton of Eldora will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Pine Lake Lodge in Eldora. Burial will be in
Higgins, Erin K. of Wellsburg – Memoral Service September 13
A memorial service for 42-year-old Erin K. Higgins of Wellsburg will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wellsburg. Abels Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of
RADIO IOWA: Crops continue to do well despite some stormy weather
The latest U-S-D-A crop report shows 57 percent of the corn crop is rated good and 29 percent is rated excellent. Sixty percent of the soybeans are rated in good condition and 21 percent are rated excellent.
Fog and Drizzle Reduce Visibility Across Central Iowa
Drivers in north central and central Iowa are being urged to use caution this morning as patchy fog and drizzle are reducing visibility to around a mile or less in spots. The National Weather Service says the