RADIO IOWA: Move to make Iowa casinos smoke-free fails again at statehouse
A bill to ban smoking at Iowa casinos failed to advance out of a subcommittee in the Iowa Senate. State-licensed casinos opposed the proposal, arguing it would lead to a loss of customers. A lobbyist for the
Elaine Parks of Hampton – Celebration of Life Feb. 16
A Celebration of Life for 90-year-old Elaine Parks of Hampton will be Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield. Elaine Parks passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
Hardin County GOP caucuses set for Feb. 2 across county
The 2026 Hardin County Republican Caucuses will be held Monday, Feb. 2, with registration beginning at 6 p.m. and caucuses starting at 7 p.m. at multiple locations across the county. Caucus sites include Buckeye, Ackley, Hubbard, Eldora,
Unverferth innovation recognized with national engineering award
Unverferth Manufacturing Company has received national recognition for agricultural innovation, with its Air Command™ Section Control System earning an AE50 Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. The AE50 Awards honor the year’s most
Iowa Department of Revenue offers filing help for tax season
With tax filing season underway, the Iowa Department of Revenue is reminding Iowans of the resources available to help with filing state income tax returns. The department began processing individual income tax returns Jan. 26, the same
Gov. Reynolds proposes bill codifying antisemitism order in Iowa schools
Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation in the Iowa House and Senate that would codify an executive order condemning antisemitism in Iowa’s public K-12 schools, community colleges and state universities. Under the proposal, public schools, community colleges
Alden City Council meeting recap from Jan. 26
The Alden City Council approved multiple agreements, grant projects and infrastructure items during its regular meeting Monday night. According to the meeting minutes, the council approved a 28E mutual aid fire agreement with Grant Lee Township and
Group launches policy effort to help Iowa businesses and families
An Iowa family advocacy group has launched a new statewide initiative called “Work Well Iowa” to connect supportive workplace policies with family well-being. The group, Iowa ACEs 360, aims to foster practical, solutions-focused conversations about how workplace
AgroLiquid to host free virtual Crop Nutrition Week for growers
AgroLiquid is inviting growers to take part in a free virtual educational series during Crop Nutrition Week, scheduled for Feb. 2 through Feb. 6. The five-day online event will feature daily presentations from AgroLiquid agronomists focused on
Top of Iowa matchup on tap as North Butler hosts Osage
North Butler hosts Osage on Tuesday night in a Top of Iowa Conference basketball doubleheader, airing on 99 The Wave. The teams last met Dec. 16, when Osage swept the doubleheader by a combined five points. The