RADIO IOWA: Forecaster: Black Friday Could Be White Friday as Snow Is Possible
In a news story from Radio Iowa, forecasters say the weather shouldn’t cause any major troubles for Iowans prior to Thanksgiving, but National Weather Service meteorologist Ashley Bury says there could be a wintery storm system moving
USDA Report Shows Strong Iowa Crop Despite Weather, Market Challenges
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is praising the state’s farmers following the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report from the USDA. Naig says producers delivered a strong 2025 corn and soybean crop despite challenges that
Two Marshalltown Men Get Federal Prison for Heroin Conspiracy
Two Marshalltown men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a long-running heroin distribution conspiracy. Marcel Oden, 53, and his brother, 56-year-old Jerry Oden, were sentenced after federal prosecutors said the pair distributed more
Iowa Ag Secretary Pushes for Swift E15 Action in California
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is urging the California Air Resources Board to move quickly on approving E15 fuel for drivers. Naig says Iowa’s experience shows E15 is a cleaner, lower-cost option that consumers choose when
Ristau, James of Hampton Funeral Service November 26th
Funeral service for 85-year-old James Ristau of Hampton will be Wednesday 11/26/2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Hampton. Visitation will be Wednesday, November
Hardin County Holiday Helpers Seek Donations and Volunteers
The Hardin County Holiday Helpers are gearing up for their annual Toys for Tots event and are asking for donations and volunteers this holiday season. The countywide event will be held Saturday morning, December 13, at Bethany
Iowans Encouraged To Shop Local on Nov. 29
The National Federation of Independent Business is urging Iowans to shop local during this year’s Small Business Saturday on November 29th. The NFIB, Iowa’s leading small business advocacy group, says supporting neighborhood shops, restaurants, and service providers
Monday, November 24
Girls Basketball
Aplington-Parkersburg – 62
@ Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 19
North Butler – 54
@ Belmond-Klemme – 34
Southeast Valley – 43
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 26
Iowa Falls-Alden – 50
@ West Marshall – 63
Girls Bowling
Decorah – 2441
@ Grundy Center – 1914
Boys Bowling
Decorah – 2852
@ Grundy Center – 2837
Girls Wrestling
Quad @ Lake Mills
Hampton-Dumont-CAL
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 42
@ Lake Mills – 36
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 30
Vs. Webster City – 36
Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 24
Vs. Algona – 60
Quad @ Iowa Falls-Alden
West Fork – 12
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 59
Nevada – 36
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 48
Charles City – 24
@ Iowa Falls-Alden – 45
West Fork – 36
Vs. Nevada – 36 (Nevada Wins by Forfeit Tiebreaker)
West Fork – 42
Vs. Charles City – 24
RADIO IOWA: Tips to Avoid Conversational Meltdowns at the Thanksgiving Table
Many Iowans will be meeting up this week with family members they haven’t seen in a while, and some of us need to mentally prepare ourselves so we’re not sucked into a political squabble that ruins Thanksgiving.
State Officials Urge Iowans to Prepare for Winter Hazards
With winter weather approaching, the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services is reminding Iowans to take steps now to stay safe at home and on the road. Officials say early preparation can prevent costly damage. Homeowners