Don’t trust the caller ID: Spoofing scams reported in recent weeks
Reports of spoofed scam calls and emails have surfaced across Hampton and the surrounding area in recent weeks, with attackers posing as trusted local businesses and financial institutions. Cybercriminals are using caller ID “spoofing” technology to make
Water main break prompts boil order in Geneva
Residents in the city of Geneva are under a boil order following a water main break. City officials say the boil advisory will remain in effect until at least Friday evening. During that time, residents are advised
Hardin County Sheriff’s Office launches new mobile app
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new mobile app designed to improve communication and access to information for residents. Earlier this week, Hardin County officials announced the rollout of the Sheriff’s Office app on the
Iowa lawmakers face deadline on clean water bills
The Iowa Legislature faces a deadline this week on a series of bills that seek to clean up the state’s rivers and streams. Waterways routinely exceed federal safety standards for nitrate, phosphorous and other toxic pollutants. Iowa
Bruce Chase of Iowa Falls – No service planned
No service for 85-year-old Bruce Chase of Iowa Falls will be held at this time. Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is assisting the family. Bruce Chase passed away Tuesday, February 17th at Hansen Family Hospital in
Hardin County Supervisors establish EMS advisory council
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors approved several routine and action items during its meeting Wednesday. Supervisors adopted a resolution, establishing a county Emergency Medical Services System Advisory Council, described as “phase one of step two” in
Advisories Issued for Snow, Wind, Fire Danger
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Iowa — except the state’s extreme southwest counties — from 6 p.m. Thursday (2/19) until 6 a.m. Friday (2/20). Snow is
Josie “Jo” Schmitz of Eldora – Celebration of Life Feb. 28
A Celebration of Life for 60-year-old Josie “Jo” Schmitz of Eldora will be Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Abels Funeral and Cremation Services, Creps-Chapel in Eldora. Further arrangements are pending.
North Iowa ice fishing season winds down amid safety concerns
Ice fishing season is winding down across north Iowa as deteriorating ice conditions create hazardous situations on several lakes. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, multiple vehicles have broken through the ice in recent days.
RADIO IOWA: Lawmakers consider regulations for driverless vehicles
Iowa legislators are considering new limits on self-driving, or autonomous, vehicles. A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would require self-driving commercial vehicles to have a licensed human driver inside the vehicle. A lobbyist for the