Gov. Reynolds ordered flags at half-staff statewide to honor two Iowa soldiers
Governor Kim Reynolds Thursday ordered all flags in Iowa to be flown at half-staff in honor of two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers killed while deployed overseas. The order will remain in place until sunset on the
Dwight Heikens of Wellsburg – Graveside service March 7th
Graveside service for 64-year-old Dwight Heikens of Wellsburg will be Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Sheller Cemetery, rural Eldora. A time of remembrance will follow the service from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the
In Competition for Senate Nomination, Debate Request Unanswered
The campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Carlin says it renewed its call for a debate with fellow Republican Ashley Hinson ahead of Iowa’s June 2 GOP primary, citing a February 17 invitation that the campaign
99 The Wave Announces Partnership with Wrestling Hall of Fame
OnTheGoMedia is pleased to announce that 99 The Wave (98.9 KQCR-FM, Parkersburg) has been named the official local media partner for the 2026 Hall of Fame Weekend, hosted by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa, July 9–11.
Mary Catherine Hinderaker of Iowa Falls – Mass of Christian Burial March 10th
A Mass of Christian Burial for 95-year-old Mary Catherine Hinderaker of Iowa Falls will be Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Saint James Cemetery
Semi overturns on Highway 57 near Austinville Wednesday
A semi-truck overturned Wednesday morning on Highway 57 near Austinville. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred around 7:50 a.m. when the westbound truck entered a curve too quickly. The driver lost control, and the
Hampton-Dumont Elementary celebrates Read Across America Week
Hampton-Dumont Elementary School is celebrating Read Across America Week, a local extension of the national observance on March 2nd, which marks the birthday of legendary author Dr. Seuss. The annual event, now in its third year at
Thursday, March 5
IGHSAU Basketball State Tournament
5A Semifinals
#5 Ankeny – 39
Vs. #1 Johnston – 49
#3 Waukee Northwest – 56 OT
Vs. #2 Dowling Catholic – 50
3A Semifinals
#4 Wahlert Catholic – 49
Vs. #1 Mount Vernon – 53
#3 Des Moines Christian – 54
Vs. #2 Maquoketa – 61
4A Semifinals
#3 Norwalk – 42
Vs. #2 Dallas Center-Grimes – 47
#5 Carlisle – 73
Vs. #1 Bishop Heelan – 60
Report: Iowa “Brain Drain” Costs $766 Million Annually
A new report says Iowa’s ongoing “brain drain” is costing the state hundreds of millions of dollars each year in lost tax revenue. The findings come from the Common Sense Institute Iowa and were discussed on the
Rockwell Council discusses Lions Club summer events
The Rockwell City Council discussed several upcoming community events during its Wednesday meeting, including activities organized by the Rockwell Lions Club. Tim Nuehring, representing the Lions Club, thanked the council and community for their continued support of