Senator Bill Dotzler raises concerns over land rights bills
With the fourth week of the 2026 legislative session underway, Iowa lawmakers continue to focus on two contentious issues: eminent domain and property tax reform. The Iowa House recently advanced a bill that would ban the use
Hampton City Council reviews fiscal year 2027 budget items
The Hampton City Council Tuesday held a budget workshop and reviewed fiscal year 2027 budget considerations. Mark Crawford of Crawford Engineering reviewed the fiscal year 2027 HMA project, outlining proposed pavement work on several residential and arterial
Iowa’s peregrine falcons thriving
New data released by the Iowa Department Natural Resources show the number of peregrine falcons in the state continues to hold steady. Breeding Peregrine falcons disappeared from Iowa in the mid-20th Century. The Iowa Department Natural Resources
Clarion hospital marks ninth straight year of record births
Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics in Clarion welcomed a record 711 babies in 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year the hospital has delivered a record number of newborns for a facility its size. Of the 711 births,
Area gas prices mixed as Iowa average declines
Gas prices in Iowa are trending lower this week, even as crude oil prices showed mixed movement. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa is $2.50 per gallon. That’s down 5 cents
Rockwell police investigate Highway 65 crash
A 66-year-old Rockwell resident was cited for failure to stop within an assured clear distance following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release from the Rockwell Police Department, officers were called to Highway 65
RADIO IOWA: Bill calls for tuition guarantee programs at UI, ISU, UNI
A bill ready for debate in an Iowa House committee would require the state’s public universities to adopt a new tuition policy guaranteeing stable rates for in-state students. Under the proposal, Iowa residents entering the University of
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in Epstein probe after contempt threats
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are scheduled to provide testimony later this month as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following weeks of tension
CGD dominates their way to regional dual victory
The #2 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys wrestling team rolled its way to a second consecutive dual team state tournament appearance by winning Tuesday’s regional dual at home on 104.9 KLMJ. In a North Central Conference rematch, they defeated
House passes funding package, ending gov’t shutdown and setting up DHS showdown
The House narrowly approved a sweeping spending package Tuesday to bring an end to the partial government shutdown, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who has said he will sign it without delay. The bill passed