RADIO IOWA: Feenstra says campaign kickoff coming in September
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says he’ll make an announcement in September about moving his exploratory campaign for governor to the next level. “We wanted to wait ’til summer is over with, everybody’s on vacation, going to the
EPA rescinds protections for Iowa drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency has overturned a 2024 ruling that sought to protect some of Iowa’s largest waterways that provide drinking water for half a million people. Nitrate levels in many of Iowa’s rivers, lakes and streams
Grummert, Duane Alan of Grundy Center – Memorial Visitation August 23
Memorial Visitation for 75-year-old Duane Alan Grummert of Grundy Center will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon at Abels Funeral and Cremation Service, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center. Duane Alan Grummert passed away
Bakker, Ronald Dee of Dike – Funeral Service August 21
Funeral service for 72-year-old Ronald Dee Bakker of Dike will be Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Center Church in Grundy Center. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Dike. Visitation will
Musselman, Randyll of Belmond – Funeral Service August 18
Funeral service for 83-year-old Randyll Musselman of Belmond will be Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Belmond. Visitation will also be Monday from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Power Outages Reported in Franklin County Over Weekend
Power outages were reported across parts of Franklin County Saturday afternoon, including in Hampton, Geneva, Hansell, and rural areas. KLMJ mid-day host Colt Powers noted on the station’s Facebook page that power was out in southwest Hampton,
RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Former Marshalltown Nurse Going To Prison
A Marshalltown woman will spend six months in prison for stealing drugs while working as a nurse. Court records show 37-year-old Amanda Manatt worked as a registered nurse in the emergency rooms at Unity Point Marshalltown in
European Leaders to join Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy for talks at White House with Pres. Trump
European and NATO officials announced Sunday that they will accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington for high-level discussions with President Trump, signaling strong backing for Ukraine after Trump’s recent one-on-one summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Gunmen at large in mass shooting at Brooklyn nightclub that kills 3, injures 9
Multiple gunmen remain at large after three people were killed and another nine were hospitalized with injuries in an overnight shooting at a nightclub in Brooklyn, New York. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a
Falcon Football to feature veteran playmakers on offense
The Aplington-Parkersburg football team is a week into preseason practices, and is setting up to pick up where it left off on offense. Benny Waller is back at quarterback for his senior season after starting last year.