RADIO IOWA: Iowa Democratic Party: Should 2028 Iowa Caucuses be first?
The Iowa Democratic Party is conducting a survey to gauge whether Iowa Democrats favor hosting Caucuses at the start of the 2028 presidential campaign — no matter what. At President Biden’s urging, national party leaders forbid Iowa
Barnes Named as New Director of NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series
North Iowa Area Community College has announced Jared Barnes as the new director of its Performing Arts and Leadership Series. Barnes, a lifelong North Iowa resident, is a Newman Catholic High School graduate and an NIACC music
Fuel Prices Dip in Iowa — Local Area Slightly Above State Average
Drivers in north-central Iowa are seeing some relief at the pump, but prices in a few towns are still slightly above the statewide average. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and AAA, the
Wellmark Funds Mobile Training to Boost Rural Iowa Health Care
The Wellmark Foundation is investing $5.3 million to strengthen health care in rural Iowa, including north-central communities. The funding supports the University of Iowa College of Nursing’s Simulation in Motion-Iowa program, or SIM-IA. The program uses mobile
Alert for active shooter at Villanova University later revealed to be a hoax
The active shooter situation that saw dozens of law enforcement officials responding to an alert from Villanova University was later deemed a hoax, according to officials. Police responded after Villanova University issued a warning for an active
Bulldog Tennis defeated at Clear Lake Thursday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL girls tennis team fell 8-1 at home to Clear Lake Thursday. The win was by Yesi Valenzuela, 9-7 at #3 singles. At #1, Mattelyn McGuire fell 8-0. Jade Johnson fell 8-3 at #2 singles. At
Appeals court throws out $500M civil fraud judgment against Trump
A New York appeals court threw out the $500M judgment against President Donald Trump stemming from NY Attorney General Letitia James’ business fraud case against Trump and his business. Trump, 78, was found to have fraudulently inflated
Falcon Tennis gets back on track against Waverly-Shell Rock
The Aplington-Parkersburg girls tennis team returned to their winning ways with a 7-2 home win over Waverly-Shell Rock Thursday. The Falcons won all but #1 singles and #1 doubles. At #2 singles, Jayden Krausman won 8-4. Aubrey
Allen and Merklin taking over as Iowa Falls-Alden Volleyball co-head coaches
The Iowa Falls-Alden volleyball program has begun preseason practices with a new coaching staff. Nikki Allen and Tammy Merklin have taken over as co-head coaches. Allen says she and Merklin have a deep connection to the program.
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward facing domestic violence civil lawsuit
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward is facing a civil lawsuit from the woman he allegedly assaulted in June, according to reports from multiple outlets, ESPN. Ward, 34, had previously been arrested in June on a felony domestic