Grundy County Board of Supervisors meeting recap Dec.22
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, December 22. During the meeting, the board approved Resolution #20, establishing a master matrix for evaluating construction of confinement feeding operation structures. The board also
Franklin County Relay for Life sees successful fundraising in 2025, plans future direction
This year’s Franklin County Relay for Life brought in strong fundraising results, even as organizers saw changes in participation. The event, held in September, raised just over $64,000, successfully meeting its fundraising goal. While financial support remained
Wood, John Steven of Iowa Falls – Service of Remembrance Dec. 29
A service of Remembrance for 62-year-old John Steven Wood of Iowa Falls will be Monday 12/29/2025 at Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. The service will follow a time of visitation which is on Monday, Dec. 29
RADIO IOWA: Iowa deer hunters are warned about the dangers of tree stands
A national study shows falls from tree stands are now the leading cause of injury for deer hunters, even exceeding the risk of gunshot wounds. With more than 100,000 deer hunters predicted in Iowa this season, an
Peters, Jessie of Aplington – Funeral Service December 29th
Funeral service for 95-year-old Jessie Peters of Aplington will be Monday, December 29th at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethel Reformed Church, rural Aplington. Burial will be in the Bethel Reformed Cemetery, rural Aplington. Visitation will be Monday
Mennenga, Arthur of Hampton – Memorial Service January 3rd
Memorial service for 47-year-old Arthur Mennenga of Hampton will be Saturday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Hampton Church of Christ. Woodley Funeral Home in Hampton is caring for the family. Arthur Mennenga passed away December
Aplington-Parkersburg Board of Education meeting recap from Dec. 15
The Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District Board of Education approved several financial, staffing and facility-related items during a series of meetings held recently at Aplington-Parkersburg High School. During its regular meeting, the board approved applications to the School
Fog advisory continues ahead of colder, windy weekend
After a foggy Christmas Day, the National Weather Service says fog will be a concern at times through the weekend, with colder and windier conditions arriving by Sunday. The RadioOnTheGo listening area is currently under a Dense
RADIO IOWA: Food Bank of Iowa’s monthly food purchasing budget over 12 times higher than in 2019
The head of an organization that supplies food pantries in 55 Iowa counties says rising demand has been matched by a sharp increase in food costs. Food Bank of Iowa is now spending more each month on
RADIO IOWA: State incentives for manufacturers adjust to compensate for shrinking workforce
Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham says state incentives for manufacturers must evolve as Iowa’s workforce shrinks and ages. Durham says the focus has shifted from the sheer number of jobs created to the quality of