RADIO IOWA: Farm chemical bill could return to Legislature
A bill backed by a farm chemical company facing tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits alleging that Roundup causes cancer did not come up for a vote in the Iowa House in 2025. However, House leaders say
RADIO IOWA: New year opens with a spike in influenza cases
State officials say flu activity in Iowa is now at a high level. The state’s respiratory virus surveillance report for the past week shows influenza activity has increased to a high level, while COVID-19 and RSV activity
Mid-America business index slips below growth neutral again
Economic conditions across the Mid-America region continued to weaken in December, according to a new report from Creighton University. For the fourth time in six months, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index fell below growth neutral.
Krueger, Kembeleigh formerly of Ackley – Celebration of life January 10th
A celebration of life for 65-year-old Kembeleigh “Kembe” Krueger of Wanamingo, Minnesota, formerly of Ackley, will be Saturday, January 10th at 12:00 p.m. at the Hampton United Methodist Church. Adams Celebration of Life is serving the family.
Hardin County Board of Supervisors meeting recap from Jan. 2
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting Friday, Jan. 2, setting leadership roles and outlining county operations for the new year. Supervisors elected Lance Granzow as board chair and B.J. Hoffman as vice chair
Wright County Board of Supervisors sets Jan. 5 agenda
The Wright County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday morning, Jan. 5, at the Wright County Courthouse in Clarion. During the meeting, supervisors are expected to set the county’s reimbursable mileage rate and drainage warrant interest rate
Gas prices in Iowa continue downward trend
Gas prices across Iowa continue to trend lower, according to AAA. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa is now $2.38 per gallon, down 4 cents from last week and 38 cents lower than this
Hampton City Council sets agenda for two workshops on Jan. 5
The Hampton City Council will hold two workshops Monday evening, Jan. 5, at City Hall in Hampton. The first meeting is a special City Council workshop scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers. During that meeting,
At least 47 confirmed dead, 115 hurt in Swiss ski resort fire on New Year’s Day
A catastrophic fire tore through a packed bar in the Swiss Alps shortly after the start of the new year, killing at least 47 people and leaving 115 others seriously injured, authorities said Thursday. Officials warned the
Zohran Mamdani makes history after being sworn in as 112th mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in Thursday as New York City’s 112th mayor, marking a historic moment as the city’s first Muslim mayor and one of its youngest leaders at age 34. The democratic socialist formally assumed office