RADIO IOWA: Iowa is part of a new lotto game “Millionaire for Life”
Iowa is part of a new daily national lotto game along with 30 other states. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says the “Millionaire for Life” game kicked off Sunday and players pick five numbers. “And then there is
Iowa House panel advances farm equipment ‘right to repair’ bills
Iowa House Republicans are pushing legislation aimed at giving farmers greater ability to fix their own agricultural equipment as repair costs continue to climb. Lawmakers say farmers consistently tell them rising repair costs have strained farm finances
TextMyGov messaging service launches March 2 in Sheffield
The City of Sheffield is launching a new text messaging service designed to help residents stay informed. City officials announced the introduction of TextMyGov, a platform that allows residents to receive important notifications and access city information
Move over Moo-Deng
Punch-Kun is the latest in zoo animal internet obsession. The Japanese snow monkey lives at the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. The live stream has gained popularity and has fans across the world falling in love with the
Environmental scientists study benefits of Iowa crop windbreaks
According to a news story from Iowa News Service, researchers in the Midwest are studying the economic and ecological impacts of mature trees that have protected many Iowa farms for nearly half a century. They’re asking farmers
June Holder of Iowa Falls – services pending
Funeral service for 87 year old June Holder of Iowa Falls is pending at Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. June Holder passed away Saturday (2/21/26) at The Village of Ackley.
Irene VanHove of Ackley – Funeral service Wednesday (2/25/26)
Funeral service for 94 year old Irene VanHove of Ackley will be Wednesday (2/25/26) at 11:00 a.m. at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley. Burial will be in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Visitation
Al Duea Memorial Beef Clinic set for March 21 in Hampton
Franklin County 4-H is partnering with the Cerro Gordo and Hardin County extension offices to host the Al Duea Memorial Beef Clinic next month in Hampton. The clinic will be held Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m.
Terry B. “Buck” Heilskov of Hampton – Funeral service Thursday (2/26/26)
Funeral service for 75 year old Terry B. “Buck” Heilskov of Hampton will be Thursday (2/26/26) at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday
Franklin County Supervisors set meeting agenda for Feb. 24
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, Feb. 24, in regular session at the Franklin County Courthouse. Road Foreman Kyle Simmons is scheduled to present a utility permit application from Frontier Communications to place fiber