Rural grocery reinvestment bill remains alive in Iowa Senate
A bill aimed at helping rural grocery stores remain open is still alive at the Iowa State Capitol. State Representative Shannon Latham of Sheffield says her grocery reinvestment proposal, House File 1032, was not subject to the
RADIO IOWA: Iowa Senate passes two gun-related bills
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would allow Iowans who are legally permitted to carry firearms to keep guns in their locked vehicles in state, county and city parking lots. Republican Sen. Jason Schultz of
Mason City photographer earns honors in Keep Iowa Beautiful contest
Keep Iowa Beautiful has announced the winners of its 16th annual photography contest, highlighting the natural beauty and community spirit found across the state. More than 500 photos were submitted in six categories this year. Winners received
State confirms new avian influenza cases in southeast Iowa
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service have confirmed new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in backyard flocks in Van Buren and Keokuk counties. The detections
Farmers urged to review crop insurance, marketing plans
Farmers are approaching key decisions as the 2026 growing season nears, according to Iowa State University Extension farm management specialist Eric Weuve. This week concludes the crop insurance risk price discovery period, with coverage decisions due soon.
Wednesday, February 25
Girls Basketball
2A Region 8 Final
#8 (2A) Regina Catholic – 47
Vs. #7 (2A) Grundy Center – 36
@ Benton
Iowa fuel prices climb as crude oil moves higher
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 14 cents from last week and now stands at $2.59 per gallon, according to AAA. The statewide average is 38 cents lower than a year ago. Nationally,
RADIO IOWA: Five year tuition freeze at UI, ISU, UNI passes Iowa House
A bill that would freeze undergraduate tuition at Iowa’s three public universities for five years has won overwhelming approval in the Iowa House. The tuition rate set for this fall at the University of Iowa, Iowa State
RADIO IOWA: Iowans may need to cancel, change travel plans to Mexico
Iowans who are vacationing in some areas of Mexico are being told to stay indoors due to drug cartel-related violence, while many flights to and from Mexico are being cancelled or rescheduled. AAA Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner
Synn David Rilea of Klemme – Public visitation February 28th
A public visitation for 3-year-old Synn David Rilea of Klemme will be Saturday, February 28th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Andrews Funeral Home in Klemme. Synn David Rilea passed away February 15th at Stead Children’s Hospital