Radio Iowa’s top news stories of 2025

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After repeated rejections, Cedar Rapids won a state license for a casino in February and immediately broke ground. Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said calling the project a long shot is an understatement. “I have said from the very

RADIO IOWA: Excessive speeding an issue on Iowa highways

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According to a Radio Iowa news story, Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Alex Dinkla says troopers have stopped motorists traveling at more than twice the posted speed limit on Iowa highways. “Some of the speeds that we’ve actually

National Weather Service forecasts snow-free Christmas

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A white Christmas is not in the forecast for the RadioOnTheGo listening area this year, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say cloudy skies and above-freezing temperatures will dominate through Christmas Day, with highs reaching the

Wednesday Birthdays & Anniversaries

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  Today’s birthday spotlight business is: 805 Pizza & Chicken in Hampton Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: For Heaven’s Sake in Aplington Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate(Pick up

Girls Wrestling state qualifying meet assignments announced

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The IGHSAU has announced wrestling state qualifying meet assignments. 1A Region 3 at Crestwood: West Fork 1A Region 4 at Denver: AGWSR, AP/GC, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, North Butler-Clarksville 1A Region 8 at Williamsburg: Iowa Falls-Alden The meets will be