Iowa producers face Jan. 15 deadline for NRCS conservation funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced a Jan. 15, 2026, national batching deadline for the first round of funding for several major conservation programs The deadline applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives
Thursday Birthdays & Anniversaries

Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Wize Bize of Hampton Today’s WINNER will receive: $20 Gift Certificate (pick up at KLMJ Studios) Today’s birthday spotlight business is: T&L Pizza Plus in Parkersburg Today’s winner will receive: Small Single
High Winds, Wintry Weather Impact Iowa Today

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the western tier of Iowa counties, including the Sioux City area, while a Wind Advisory covers most of the state — including the entire RadioOnTheGo broadcast area. The National
House passes GOP health care plan without ACA extension in 216-211 vote

In a 216-211 vote, the House passed a GOP-backed health care bill that does not include an extension of expiring tax credits that help millions of Americans pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Republicans
AP Hoops opening back-to-back at East Marshall Thursday

The Aplington-Parkersburg basketball teams will play the first night of back-to-back games Thursday when they travel to East Marshall, a doubleheader that’ll air on 99 The Wave and RadioOnTheGo’s YouTube channel. With one conference loss apiece, the
Cadets hosting CGD and Algona for NCC Wrestling showdown

The Iowa Falls-Alden boys wrestling team will host #1 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and #5 (2A) Algona for a North Central Conference wrestling triangular Thursday. It’ll be the first duals for the Cowboys, which will begin their dual season
AGWSR travels to Union for NICL basketball doubleheader

The AGWSR basketball teams will travel to La Porte City on Thursday for a North Iowa Cedar League doubleheader against Union. The Cougar girls (0-4) will continue to look for progress against the Knights. AGWSR is led
Ohio University head coach Brian Smith fired for cause due to ‘serious professional misconduct’

Ohio University dismissed head football coach Brian Smith for cause on Wednesday, citing a contract violation tied to “engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University.” School officials did not
Dolphins bench QB Tua Tagovailoa, will start rookie Quinn Ewers for Sunday’s game against Bengals

The Miami Dolphins are making a significant change, benching QB Tua Tagovailoa and naming rookie Quinn Ewers the starter for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ewers, a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, will make
Iowa State Football alum Knipfel reflects on Campbell’s departure

Hampton native Josh Knipfel was a member of the Iowa State football team from 2017 through 2019, and was among the earlier classes coached by Matt Campbell. Knipfel says it was a difficult day when Campbell’s departure