Iowa Falls Mayoral Rematch Leads Hardin County Election Slate
A contested mayoral race in Iowa Falls highlights this year’s city/school election in Hardin County. Incumbent Mayor Mike Emerson is being challenged by former mayor, Gene Newgaard. Emerson was first elected in 2021 when he defeated then
Expanding Roster on State’s ‘Choose Iowa’ Website
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says the number of businesses listed on the state’s “Choose Iowa” website has doubled since January. The online marketplace was created during the pandemic when demand for locally raised food rose.
Nunn Warns Troops Won’t be Paid Oct. 31 if Shutdown Continues
Republican Congressman Zach Nunn of Ankeny says President Trump’s move to pay US soldiers who are on active duty this week was just a temporary fix. Nunn says if the government shutdown doesn’t end soon, soldiers and
Shannon Latham Begins Role as Executive Director of Iowa FFA Foundation
State Representative Shannon Latham of Sheffield was recently named as executive director of the Iowa FFA Foundation. As executive director, Latham will lead the Iowa FFA Foundation in forging stronger partnerships, expanding opportunities for donors to invest
RADIO IOWA NEWS BRIEF: Weather Impacting Early Deer Seasons
D-N-R state deer biologist Jace Elliott says the bow and early muzzleloader seasons have started a bit below average as they’re impacted by unseasonably warm weather. Elliott says cold weather, especially cold fronts, get deer up on
Peters, Denise of Eldora – Celebration of Life November 8th, 2025
A celebration of life for 73-year-old Denise Peters of Eldora will be Saturday, November 8th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Dorothy’s Senior Center in Eldora. Adams Celebration of Life is assisting the family. Denise Peters passed
Fejfar, Donald of Iowa Falls – Service pending
Funeral service for 98-year-old Donald Fejfar of Iowa Falls will be Tuesday, October 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be Monday, October 27th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Surls
Supreme Court likely to limit key part of Voting Rights Act after hearing arguments in LA redistricting case
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to curb the use of race as a factor in creating voting districts, signaling a potential narrowing of how the Voting Rights Act is applied to race-based redistricting. On Wednesday, the
NICL Cross Country Meet happening Thursday
The North Iowa Cedar League Cross Country Meet will take place Thursday at Hickory Grove Golf Course in Oelwein. In the girls race, Hudson and Sumner-Fredericksburg enter as possible favorites for the team title, each with three
Government shutdown enters third week; federal judge temporarily blocks firing of federal workers
The federal government shutdown entered its third week on Wednesday, after the Senate failed to advance a House-passed GOP bill to fund the government for the ninth time. With no breakthrough in negotiations, House Speaker Mike Johnson