Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP Funding, Pressures Iowa Food Pantries
The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its fifth week, and one of the most immediate ripple effects is being felt at the grocery store. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says funding for the Supplemental Nutrition
Allison Council Addresses Property Cleanup and Cemetery Concerns
The Allison City Council met for its regular meeting earlier this week on Monday. During the open forum, concerns were raised about a rental property at 408 Elm Street, calling attention to garbage and debris piling up
Reynolds Plans Food Assistance Support if SNAP Funding Stops
Governor Kim Reynolds says the state will step in to help Iowa food banks and pantries if federal food assistance is suspended due to the ongoing government shutdown. SNAP benefits are expected to end Saturday, November 1,
Pork for Patriots Program Helps Fuel Veterans Day Events Across Iowa
More than 200 Iowa veteran-based groups are preparing special Veterans Day celebrations thanks to support from the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation and Iowa Select Farms. The foundation provided free boneless pork loins and event supply kits
U.S. Sen. Grassley Urges Federal Courts to Set AI Safeguards
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is calling for stronger oversight on how federal judges use artificial intelligence. Grassley, a lifelong farmer from Butler County, says recent incidents involving two federal judges revealed that staff in their chambers used
RADIO IOWA: Iowa Parents Need to Inspect Halloween Treats for Any Tricks
As Iowa trick-or-treaters hit the streets this weekend, parents are being reminded about a few of the real-life scares to beware of during the Halloween season. Janna Day, a nurse and education manager at the Iowa Poison
Sen. Salmon Addresses Shutdown, Schools, and State Budget
State Senator Sandy Salmon of Janesville, who represents Senate District 29—including Butler, Bremer, Chickasaw, and part of Floyd County—has released her latest newsletter updating constituents on her thoughts on various state and national issues. Salmon says the
Mangan Welcomed as New President and CEO at Sukup
Sukup Manufacturing Company of Sheffield has welcomed Tom Mangan as its new President and CEO. Mangan, an Iowa native who has served as Sukup’s Chief Financial Officer since 2020, becomes the first non-family member to lead the
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for second-straight time, marking lowest level in three years
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points — its second cut of the year — as policymakers attempt to steady an economy grappling with slowing job growth, elevated inflation, and
Falcon Volleyball battles to the end in regional final victory
For the third consecutive season, the #9 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg volleyball team is a state tournament qualifier. They defeated #7 (2A) Riverside 3-2 in Wednesday’s 2A Region 7 Final at Waukee Northwest, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ and