RADIO IOWA: $170 tickets begin Jan. 1 for handling smartphone while driving
Starting Thursday, Jan. 1, Iowans caught handling a smartphone while driving could face a $170 citation, including the fine, court fees and other charges. The hands-free law officially took effect July 1, but law enforcement officers have
Hardin County Board of Supervisors to meet Dec. 31
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday morning to address budget matters, board appointments and county business. Supervisors are scheduled to hold a public hearing on fiscal year 2025-26 budget amendments shortly after the meeting
Snow ordinance enforcement leads to 33 citations in Hampton
The Hampton Police Department issued 33 citations for snow ordinance violations during the most recent winter storm. According to the City of Hampton mobile alert system, the snow ordinance went into effect shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday,
Iowa Blizzard: Sheriff Dodd Applauds Local Shelter Efforts
The blizzard that hit north-central Iowa Sunday (12/28) into Monday (12/29) left dozens of travelers stranded after the Iowa Department of Transportation closed Interstate 35 in western Franklin County, but community shelters stepped in to help. Franklin
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday in the hopes of advancing the ceasefire deal that the president brokered in Gaza. Ahead of their closed-door
North Central Conference basketball standings update
At the holiday break, there’s a clear leader in the North Central Conference girls basketball standings. At 4-0, #15 (3A) Clear Lake is in the lead. Algona and St. Edmond are each 3-1. The Bulldogs defeated the
Pres. Trump claims U.S. strike destroyed “big facility” in Venezuela linked to alleged drug boats
President Donald Trump said the United States recently destroyed a major facility in Venezuela tied to drug trafficking, a claim that, if confirmed, would represent a significant escalation in Washington’s campaign against the South American nation. Trump
North Butler Boys Basketball will strive to learn from competitive games entering 2026
The North Butler boys basketball team is 3-3 overall and 3-3 in the Top of Iowa Conference East at the holiday break. Four of the Bearcats six games in 2025 were decided by five points or less,
Head coach Marcus Freeman to stay at Notre Dame despite interest from NFL
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has decided to remain with the Fighting Irish through the 2026 season, ending weeks of speculation that he could be leaving for a spot in the NFL. Freeman confirmed his decision
West Fork Girls Basketball adapts to challenges, prepares for return to games
The West Fork girls basketball team is working back from illness and injury as holiday break practices began on Monday. The Warhawks roster has also had to adapt to more varsity minutes per player than recent seasons,