RADIO IOWA: It’s All Trick and No Treat: Iowans Need to Beware of ‘Ghost Tapping’ Scams
Iowans are being warned about a new type of scam that might sound like Halloween fun, but it’s actually the first step toward having your identity stolen. Khesha Duncan, with the Better Business Bureau, says what’s known
Hampton’s Windsor Theatre Premieres Local Thriller “The Gray” This Week
This week, the Windsor Theatre in Hampton is hosting the world premiere of a short film titled “The Gray,” a suspenseful thriller from Marketplace Media’s Les Nelson. The debut is set for Thursday (Oct. 30). Filmed in
Researchers call for stricter health standards for Iowa waterways
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has just completed taking public input as it considers strengthening Iowa drinking water standards. The state’s waterways have long been contaminated with high levels of pollutants tied to the state’s factory
Time to Fall Back: Daylight Saving Ends This Weekend
Get ready to gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday (Nov. 2). The shift back to Standard Time means brighter mornings but shorter evening daylight.
AGWSR Bond Proposal Heads to Voters After Public Meetings
Voters in the AGWSR School District will soon decide on a $12.76 million bond referendum aimed at addressing key facility needs across the district. The proposal follows a similar measure that narrowly failed last year, falling just
Grassley Pushes FTC to Investigate ‘The Knot,’ Urges End to Shutdown
Iowa’s senior U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley — a native of Butler County — is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate The Knot, a popular national wedding planning website and online business marketplace. Grassley says his
Grundy Supervisors to Review TIF Certifications, YMCA Contract
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors will meet this (Mon). Several key financial and community items are on the agenda. Among the most notable topics include consideration of the Mid-Iowa Tax Increment Financing (TIF) annual certification and
2 dead, 11 injured in mass shooting at Halloween Party in North Carolina
A Halloween gathering attended by more than 150 people in rural North Carolina turned deadly early Saturday when gunfire broke out, leaving two people dead and 11 others wounded. The shooting occurred shortly after 1 a.m. at
1 dead, 6 injured in shooting during homecoming at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania
One person is dead and at least six others were injured in a shooting during a homecoming weekend celebration at Lincoln University in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania on Saturday night. Lincoln University, located about 45 miles southwest
Falcon Volleyball hosting East Sac County for regional semifinal Monday
The #9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg volleyball team will look to take another step toward a third straight state tournament appearance when it hosts East Sac County for a 2A Region 7 semifinal Monday, which’ll air on 104.9 KLMJ