Radon testing encouraged in January amid lung cancer concerns
January is National Radon Action Month, and CG Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for the dangerous gas. Health officials say radon levels are a serious concern across Iowa, with testing showing more than
Breed Back Better workshop for cattle producers set for Jan. 29 in Hampton
Franklin County Extension and Outreach is hosting a “Breed Back Better” workshop later this month in Hampton aimed at helping cow-calf producers improve reproductive efficiency and financial management. The workshop is part of a statewide series organized
Man tied to Mason City meth conspiracy sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
A man tied to a methamphetamine distribution operation based in Mason City has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Court records show 44-year-old Charles Robinson
Naig unveils Iowa Farm Act proposal to support farmers
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says he plans to introduce the Iowa Farm Act, a wide-ranging legislative package aimed at supporting farmers, strengthening rural communities and preparing Iowa agriculture for long-term success. Naig says the proposal
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California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at age 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Republican who represented Northern California in Congress for more than a decade and built his political career around agriculture and water policy, has died at age 65, his office announced Tuesday. No cause
Bulldogs and Cadets split close games in NCC Hoops Tuesday
Hampton-Dumont-CAL and Iowa Falls-Alden split the first of two basketball meetings of the season Tuesday, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ and RadioOnTheGo’s YouTube channel. The Cadets won the girls game 44-40 and the Bulldogs won the boys
Trump admin. moves to suspend $10B in federal aid to social programs in five Democratic states
The Trump administration has ordered a sweeping pause on roughly $10 billion in federal funding for social services and child care programs in five Democratic-led states, citing concerns about fraud. The decision affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota
Falcons get home sweep of Jesup in 2026 home openers
Playing at home for the first time in 2026, the Aplington-Parkersburg basketball teams each defeated Jesup in NICL action Tuesday. The girls won 53-40 and the boys won 65-42. The girls bounced back for a much-needed win,
Conference doubleheader ends in split for West Fork, North Butler
The West Fork Warhawk and North Butler Bearcat basketball teams split a Top of Iowa Conference doubleheader Tuesday night in Sheffield, as aired on 99 The Wave. The Warhawk girls rolled to a 59–25 win while the