RADIO IOWA: Grassley: Deal May Be in the Works to Restart Government Soon
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s starting to see encouraging signs that a resolution may be near to end the federal government shutdown, now in its 35th day. Grassley says he meets every Monday with a half-dozen
Light Up the Night Returns to Downtown Hampton in November
Franklin REC has announced plans for the fifth annual Light Up the Night celebration, set for Saturday, Nov. 29, in downtown Hampton. The community holiday tradition will once again feature festive activities, including visits with Santa, children’s
Naig Says Weather Is Slowing Harvest
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says recent wet weather has slowed farmers as they near the end of harvest season. In a statement Monday, Naig said the latest weekly weather summary from the Iowa Department of
Kimberly-Clark to acquire Tylenol maker Kenvue in $48.7 billion deal
Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced Monday that it will acquire Kenvue—the maker of Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Aveeno—in a deal valued at approximately $48.7 billion. The transaction, structured as a mix of cash and stock, will unite two global consumer
Local teams competing in volleyball quarterfinals Tuesday
Class 2A will take the stage for the IGHSAU Volleyball State Tournament inside Xtream Arena Tuesday. In a match that’ll air on 104.9 KLMJ, 7-seed Aplington-Parkersburg will take on 2-seed Dike-New Hartford. It’ll be the second straight
Two Detroit men arrested charged in Halloween terror plot in Michigan
Federal prosecutors have charged two Michigan men with allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired Halloween weekend attack in Michigan. The case stems from an FBI investigation that led to coordinated raids on the suspects’ homes and a storage unit,
Cadet Girls Hoops looking to reload roster this winter
When the Iowa Falls-Alden girls basketball team begins preseason practices next week, it’ll be a relatively new-look roster. Three starters and the bulk of the scoring graduated from last year’s team, leaving some opportunities open. “It’s going
Eagles acquire edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from Dolphins in pre-deadline trade
The Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement to acquire edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The move comes as Philadelphia continues to aggressively strengthen
Cowboys Leave Mark with Powerful Rushing Attack and Playoff Run
The 2025 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows football team raised the bar this season. The Cowboys finished 6-4, posting their best season since 2014 and earning their first playoff win since 2011. Senior Joel Meier led the Cowboys’ offense with 1,082
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels out ‘indefinitely’ after dislocating elbow in loss to Seahawks
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sustained a dislocated left elbow during Sunday night’s 38–14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, adding to what has already been a challenging season for the team. The injury occurred late in the