Iowa House passes human trafficking enforcement bill

On Thursday, the Iowa House unanimously passed legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s response to human trafficking. House File 2565 would create a statewide Human Trafficking Task Force within the Iowa Department of Public Safety with authority
Wright Supervisors meet in regular session

The Wright County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday and heard a presentation from Melissa Loehr of the Iowa Primary Care Association. Loehr discussed services provided across the state’s seven behavioral health districts. The Iowa
Multi-state scam linked to rural Franklin County locations

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an online scam using rural Franklin County addresses to advertise boats and heavy equipment at attractive prices. In an email to RadioOnTheGo News Sheriff Aaron Dodd says the
LaBonna “Bonnie” Card of Grundy Center – Memorial service March 3rd

Memorial service for 96-year-old LaBonna “Bonnie” Card of Grundy Center will be Tuesday, March 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Beaman. Visitation will
RADIO IOWA: Ethanol industry, corn growers frustrated by stalled E15 negotiations in House

An ethanol industry leader says he doubts congress will pass a bill anytime soon that would allow the year-round sale of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol. Wednesday was the deadline for a vote in the U.S.
Meservey City Council recap from Feb. 9 meeting

The Meservey City Council approved its preliminary fiscal year 2027 budget levy and set upcoming public hearings during its Feb. 9 meeting. Council members unanimously approved the proposed levy and scheduled a public hearing for March 30
RADIO IOWA: Board of Regents president talks about proposed tuition freeze

The president of the Board of Regents made reference during his general remarks on Thursday about a bill in the Iowa House that would freeze tuition at the three state universities. President Robert Cramer says a tuition
Iowa man faces multiple federal charges involving minor

A 39-year-old man has been indicted on multiple federal charges involving alleged crimes against a minor, according to court documents filed in United States District Court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. The indictment outlines a series of
RADIO IOWA: House Ethics chair says complaint based on vendetta against lawmaker

The Iowa House Ethics Committee has unanimously dismissed a complaint against two state representatives who also serve as state troopers. Cameron Stotz of Waukee filed the complaint, alleging it was a conflict of interest for the lawmakers
RADIO IOWA: Iowa Senate passes several immigration related bills

The Iowa Senate has passed a series of bills aimed at strengthening immigration and citizenship verification requirements for voting, obtaining an Iowa driver’s license and working in Iowa schools or the public sector. Measures that passed unanimously