Fatal crash in Hancock County Wednesday morning claims two lives

A two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on Highway 18 in Hancock County has left two people dead and two others injured. The accident occurred at approximately 4:37 a.m., about a quarter-mile east of Oak Avenue, or west
Falcon H.O.P.E. hosting mobile pack this weekend

Falcon H.O.P.E. is hosting a Feed My Starving Children mobile pack this weekend at Bethel Reformed Church. Organizing director Matthew Klahsen says they’re hoping to pack over 100,000 meals. “Each session will be around 100 people,” Klahsen
Iowa gas prices rise again, up 34 cents this week

The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 34 cents from last week and now stands at $2.93 per gallon, according to AAA. The statewide average is up 2 cents from a year ago. Nationally,
Hardin Supervisors set max levy hearing, approve road contracts

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors set a public hearing date and approved several contracts during its meeting Wednesday. Supervisors scheduled a public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax levy for March 25th at 9:00 a.m.
Valerie Kreimeyer of Iowa Falls – Funeral service March 7th

Funeral service for 71-year-old Valerie Kreimeyer of Iowa Falls will be Saturday, March 7th at 3:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the church.
Put your tax refund to work by investing in an ISave 529 Account

With tax refunds now arriving for many Iowans, the Iowa State Treasurer’s Office is urging families to consider putting that money toward future education savings through the ISave 529 program. State Treasurer Roby Smith says early IRS
IARN: E-15 Expansion Advocates Cite Geopolitical Risks and Savings

The ethanol industry says escalating tensions in the Middle East are strengthening the case for Congress to approve year-round sales of E-15 fuel. The issue was discussed Wednesday (3/4/26) on Agribusiness Matters on the Iowa Agribusiness Radio
RADIO IOWA: Grassley pushes back to critics of actions in Iran

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s “deeply saddened” to learn four Iowa-based Army Reservists were killed in Kuwait on Sunday by an Iranian drone, including a West Des Moines native, but Grassley says the mission of Operation
Julie Ann Walker of Iowa Falls – Service pending

Service for 62-year-old Julie Ann Walker of Iowa Falls is pending, through Woodley Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Julie Ann Walker passed away Thursday, February 26th at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
RADIO IOWA: Iowa soldier among six killed in Kuwait

An Iowa soldier is among six American service members killed Sunday in Kuwait. 20-year old Sergeant Declan Coady of West Des Moines, died in what the U.S. military described as a drone strike on a tactical operations