Franklin REC announces lighted float winners
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of its 2025 Light Up the Night lighted float contest. First place was awarded to St. Paul’s Lutheran School of Latimer, while second place went to First Bank Hampton.
Meester, Jon of Holland – Celebration of life at a later date
A celebration of life for 57-year-old Jon Meester of Holland will be held at a later date. Abels Funeral and Cremation Services, Engelkes Chapel in Grundy Center is assisting the family. Jon Meester passed away Thursday, December
Franklin REC announces expanded education opportunities for 2026
Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative has announced expanded education opportunities for 2026, including updates to its scholarship program and the addition of a new scholarship aimed to support local students and members pursuing new career paths. Franklin REC
Red Cross sees home fires as biggest Iowa threat in 2025
In recent years, Iowans have dealt with deadly tornadoes and historic flooding, but the biggest disaster for the Iowa chapter of the American Red Cross during 2025 has been house fires. Josh Murray is spokesman for the
RADIO IOWA: Iowa National Guard soldiers from Marshalltown and Des Moines killed in Syria
Military officials have released the names of two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed Saturday in Syria. Sgt. Edgar Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. Nate Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, were killed when an ISIS gunman attacked
RADIO IOWA: Iowa homes on market an average of 26 days in November
The Iowa Association of Realtors says homes are staying on the market longer, while sale prices remain higher than a year ago. The association says November data show the median sales price for Iowa homes has slowed
Tuesday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Becky’s Hallmark in Iowa Falls Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Morgan Ault, Hampton
Fog and Wind Highlight Changing Week Ahead
Drivers across the area may have noticed reduced visibility early this (Tue) morning after fog developed overnight into the morning hours. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says this is especially the case in spots where
Authorities share new photos, videos of person of interest as manhunt for Brown University shooter enters third day
Authorities are continuing the manhunt for the gunman in the deadly shooting at Brown University, while investigators disclosed that a previously detained person of interest has been released and the case has shifted direction. Two students were
Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, arrested on suspicion of murder in their deaths
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that Nick Reiner, the younger son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, is being held on suspicion of murder following their deaths. Reiner,