Speaker says investigate teachers’ posts praising Kirk assassination

Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, a Republican from Butler County, says a few Iowa educators have allegedly made online comments praising the assassination of prominent conservative Charlie Kirk and he expects each district to investigate the teachers
Mighty Machines Event Returns to Iowa Falls

The second annual Mighty Machines event is scheduled to take place this Sunday (9/14/25). McDowell & Sons Contractors north of Iowa Falls is hosting the family-friendly event that will run from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and is
Hampton-Dumont-CAL Homecoming Set for Next Week

Hampton-Dumont-CAL High School is gearing up for homecoming next week, with a full lineup of events for students and the community. The homecoming court includes Queen candidates Natalie Birdsell, Emma Dietz, Alycia Martinez, and Jaslene Tevalan, and
Lindaman, George of Wellsburg – Memorial service September 16

Memorial service for 83 year old George Lindaman of Wellsburg will be Tuesday (9/16/2025) at 10:30 a.m. at the United Reformed Church in Wellsburg. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Wellsburg. Anderson Funeral Home is
FBI release video, images of person of interest amid manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer

The FBI announced it is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist
IVCCD Invests in Regional Workforce with $84K in Training Funds

The Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) Board of Directors is investing in workforce development through new training partnerships with area businesses. At its regular meeting on Wednesday (9/10/25), the Board approved four Iowa Jobs Training Agreements
Alden City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Water and Sewer Rate Increases

The Alden City Council will meet in regular session Monday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing on a proposed 4 percent increase to both water and sewer rates, set
Battle for Bradford happening Friday when Hampton-Dumont-CAL visits Iowa Falls-Alden

The newest edition of the Battle For Bradford will happen Friday in Week 3 when Hampton-Dumont-CAL visits Iowa Falls-Alden, a game that’ll air on 104.9 KLMJ and YouTube @RadioOnTheGo. The Cadets (0-2) will look to bounce back
Colorado police identify 16yo student who shot two high schoolers and died from self-inflected gunshot wound

Authorities confirmed on Thursday that the student who opened fire Wednesday at a high school in suburban Denver, injuring two other students, died Wednesday night of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident was reported shortly after 12:30
Falcon Football to host Garner Hayfield Ventura for non-district finale

The Aplington-Parkersburg football team will look to close non-district play on a high note when it hosts Garner Hayfield Ventura Friday. The Falcons (0-2) are coming off last week’s 7-0 home loss to Dike-New Hartford, where a