Fuel prices trend higher in Iowa as crude oil jumps

Gas prices are moving higher across Iowa, with the statewide average for regular unleaded now at $2.55 a gallon, according to AAA. The price is up 8 cents from last week, but still 39 cents lower than
Butler County Extension to host “Cooking with Venison” workshop

The Butler County Extension Office will host a “Cooking with Venison” workshop next week, giving residents a hands-on opportunity to learn how to prepare and cook the lean wild game meat. Extension Program Coordinator Lesley Milius says
Grundy County Board of Supervisors meeting recap from Jan. 19

The Grundy County Board of Supervisors covered budget planning, labor negotiations and departmental updates during its regular meeting on Jan. 19. Supervisors appointed Chairperson Heidi Nederhoff and Supervisor Mark Schildroth as county negotiators for the upcoming collective
Belmond City Council meeting recap from Jan. 19

The Belmond City Council approved multiple items and heard several departmental updates during its most recent regular meeting on Jan. 19. Council members heard an annual report from Belmond Growth Alliance Director Iran Carlos Martinez, who highlighted
RADIO IOWA: Trump tells Iowans E15 deal in the works

President Donald Trump said top GOP leaders in Congress are working on a deal that would allow year-round sales of E15, the fuel blend that contains 15 percent ethanol. Speaking during a stop in Iowa on Tuesday,
Hardin County supervisors approve budget amendments and jail parking study

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors approved multiple administrative actions and budget items during its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Eldora. Supervisors authorized Rex Crosser as the Public Health Inspector for Hardin County Solid Waste. The board
Northern District of Iowa collects nearly $27M for federal taxpayers in FY 2025

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa collected nearly $27 million for federal taxpayers during Fiscal Year 2025, according to a new report released Monday. U.S. Attorney Leif Olson said the collections included money
Wednesday Birthdays & Anniversaries

Today’s birthday spotlight business is: 805 Pizza & Chicken in Hampton Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: For Heaven’s Sake in Aplington Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate(Pick up
Shooting involving Border Patrol near Arizona border leaves one person critically injured

One person was critically wounded Tuesday morning in a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona, prompting a multi-agency investigation led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD). The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near
Bulldog Hoops splits at Humboldt Tuesday

The Hampton-Dumont-CAL basketball teams went 1-1 in Tuesday’s doubleheader at Humboldt, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ and RadioOnTheGo’s YouTube channel. The girls won 49-41 and the boys lost 64-52. The Bulldog girls bounced back from a slow