RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Hinson hosts US Senate campaign kick off rally
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says Democrats want to push the country past the brink and that’s why she’s running for the U-S Senate. Hinson hosted a rally in Cedar Rapids yesterday (Sunday) afternoon to formally kick off
RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Ed Board Rules On Appeal Involving New Curriculum Law
The State Board of Education ruled against the appeal of a Dallas Center-Grimes parent in a test of the new law banning critical race theory and social justice from school curriculum. Shelly Flockhart asked for a review
Medical grants available for Iowa parents
Parents of kids with disabilities in Iowa can apply for grants to help offset the costs of medical services that traditional insurance plans don’t cover. Iowa News Service says it’s part of a plan by UnitedHealthcare to
Grassley Pushes Legislation to Prevent Government Shutdowns
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, a longtime resident of Butler County, says he’s reintroducing legislation aimed at preventing future federal government shutdowns. Grassley says partisan gridlock has too often left critical government services in limbo, forcing Congress to
Road Work on 12th Avenue NE in Hampton Scheduled This Week
Motorists in Hampton should plan ahead for road work as Heartland Asphalt begins a paving project on 12th Avenue NE, between Federal Avenue and Highway 65. Work is scheduled to run Wednesday (9/17/25) through Monday, September 22.
Utah governor says Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer is not cooperating with authorities
The 22-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is refusing to cooperate with authorities, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed Sunday, citing information also shared by two law enforcement officials. Cox appeared on several Sunday morning
77th Primetime Emmy Awards: ‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Studio,’ and ‘Adolescence’ among the night’s big winners
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Sunday, Sept. 14 on CBS, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. Among the night’s big winners were the HBO Max medical drama “The Pitt”
Sec’y of State Marco Rubio meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel to discuss war in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Israel on Sunday morning, where he held talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu focused on the ongoing war in Gaza. Before his departure, Rubio posted on social media outlining
Iowa Falls-Alden Volleyball Wins Belmond-Klemme Invite Against Competitive Local Field
The Iowa Falls-Alden volleyball team went 4-1 on the day to win the Belmond-Klemme Invite on Saturday. The Cadets were joined at the tournament by four other local teams including Hampton-Dumont-CAL, North Butler, West Fork and the
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow leaves Sunday’s game vs. Jaguars with injured toe
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sustained a left toe injury during Sunday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The injury occurred with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter of Cincinnati’s home opener. Burrow was sacked by Jaguars defensive