Write-In Votes Decide CAL School Board Seat in Special Election
In a special election held Tuesday (9/30/25), voters in the CAL Community School District selected Shaun Koenen to fill a vacant District 1 school board seat. According to unofficial results from the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, Koenen
Government shutdown begins after lawmakers fail to reach funding deal
The federal government officially entered a shutdown at midnight on Wednesday after lawmakers were unable to reach a compromise on funding, marking the first lapse in nearly seven years. The federal government ran out of money after
Trump announces Pfizer deal to lower drug prices, launches “TrumpRx” website
President Donald Trump revealed Tuesday that his administration has struck an agreement with Pfizer to lower the cost of many of its medications for Medicaid patients. In return, Pfizer secured a three-year exemption from upcoming tariffs on
Wolverine Volleyball surges for sweep of AP Tuesday
The #3 (2A) Dike-New Hartford volleyball team widened the margins in each set, and defeated #10 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg 3-0 at home Tuesday, as aired on RadioOnTheGo’s YouTube channel. The Wolverines won 25-20, 25-17, 25-14. The first set
North Butler Volleyball Sweeps West Fork For Second Straight Conference Win on Tuesday
The North Butler volleyball team came through with clutch scoring runs in three competitive sets to win 3-0 over West Fork in Top of Iowa Conference East play on Tuesday, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ. It was
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill undergoes surgery after suffering knee dislocation, ACL tear in game vs. Jets
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair his ACL. According to coach Mike McDaniel, Hill dislocated his left knee during Monday night’s 27-21 win over the Jets and was hospitalized overnight
Burgin to Continue Athletic Career with Tritons Rugby Program
West Fork senior Kaitlyn Burgin has committed to play rugby at Iowa Central. Since picking up the sport as a sophomore, she has made rapid progress. Though hesitant at first, Burgin decided to attend a practice with
Minnesota Wild sign winger Kirill Kaprizov to record $136M extension
The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday that they have signed their star winger Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year contract extension worth $136 million, the largest deal in NHL history both in total value and average annual salary ($17
Hampton-Dumont-CAL’s Mahler had career-best rushing performance Friday
In last week’s 63-19 win over Oelwein, Hampton-Dumont-CAL senior Jacob Mahler put together his best career rushing game. Entering the game with 117 yards on 31 carries, he rushed 18 times for 134 yards and four touchdowns.
RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Des Moines Superintendent Resigns
Des Moines public schools superintendent Ian Roberts has resigned as he fights his deportation. The Des Moines school board gave Roberts until noon today (Tuesday) to provide documents proving he is eligible to work in the U-S