RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Hinson says ‘America First’ is GOP’s governing agenda

Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the America First movement is no longer a rallying cry, it’s a governing agenda — but there’s a lot of work left to do to implement all of it. Hinson held her
Hampton Car Show Draws Big Crowd, Tops 200 Cars

Hampton’s annual car show once again packed Bandshell Park on Sunday, capping off the first “Cruisin’ & BBQ’n Weekend” with another record turnout. Organizers say 215 cars were registered, marking the third straight year the show has
Fatal Bremer County Crash Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

One person is dead and several others were injured following a crash Saturday afternoon in rural Bremer County. The Iowa State Patrol says it happened just after 1:30 p.m. at 190th Street and Piedmont Avenue, or about
Mandatory evacuation remains after Louisiana plant explosion

A massive fire continues to burn at a Louisiana plant following an explosion on Friday, prompting authorities to maintain an evacuation order for everyone living within a one-mile radius of the site. The explosion occurred at Smitty’s
Police identify five victims killed in tour bus crash in upstate New York

New York State Police have identified the five people killed after a tour bus returning from a trip to Niagara Falls overturned in upstate New York on Friday, injuring dozens of others. New York State Police Trooper
Falcon Tennis places 15th at Pella tournament Saturday

The Aplington-Parkersburg girls tennis team placed 15th at Saturday’s loaded Tulip City Tussle hosted by Pella. In singles play, Megan Bruns and Jayden Krausman each lost their first two matches to advance to the C Flight consolation
Minnesota Vikings deal Sam Howell to Eagles in exchange for Carson Wentz

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Sunday that they are trading quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for draft capital. The Vikings received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Eagles
C-G-D Volleyball Will Look Make Strides in the Standings with Smaller Roster

The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows volleyball team will look to bounce back from a 5-25 record last season, and will return a smaller but more experienced roster as the 2025 season arrives. The Cowgirls took the court with 15 players
Cindy Holmes Begins Tenure as South Hardin Volleyball Head Coach

The South Hardin volleyball team, with a new season about to begin, will be under new leadership from Head Coach Cindy Holmes. “It’s been really great getting back into coaching. Just the connection. I really enjoy working with
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell to miss 6-8 weeks with fractured right wrist

Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist during the Raiders’ final preseason game on vs. the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, which will see him starting the season on the injured list. O’Connell