RADIO IOWA: Bill sets mandatory 20-year sentence for repeat offenders
The Iowa House has voted to toughen Iowa’s law on habitual offenders and set a minimum 20-year prison sentence for people convicted of several serious crimes. Representative Steve Holt, a Republican from Denison, says the bill will
RADIO IOWA: Second Iowan among six U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait
The Pentagon has announced a second Iowan is among the six American soldiers killed Sunday (3/1/26) in a drone strike on a facility in Kuwait. Major Jeffrey O’Brien of Indianola was commissioned in the Army Reserve in
Belmond Council reviews Budget, Dumond Estates lots
The Belmond City Council held a public hearing Monday on conveying portions of streets and alleys previously vacated under Ordinance 476. With no public comments received, the council approved a resolution to convey the real property to
2026 Iowa Election Filing Opens, Voters Check Party Status
Filing is now open for candidates seeking a political party’s nomination in the 2026 elections in Iowa. Those running for state and federal offices, including seats in the Iowa House of Representatives and Iowa Senate, must submit
Franklin County Republicans Plan April 9 Dueling Piano Event
The Franklin County Republican Central Committee is planning a community event next month in Hampton tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The group will host a fundraiser called “Liberty and Lyrics” on April
U.S. submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean; Pentagon expands military campaign
A U.S. Navy attack submarine torpedoed and destroyed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean this week, marking the first time since World War II that an American submarine has sunk an enemy combat vessel, according to
House Ethics Committee opens inquiry into Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales stemming from affair allegations
The House Ethics Committee has voted to begin a formal investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales, just as the Texas Republican heads into a high-stakes primary runoff that could determine his political future. The ethics announcement comes on
NICL Boys Basketball all-conference teams announced
The North Iowa Cedar League all-conference boys basketball teams have been released. Local selections: First team: Benny Waller, Aplington-Parkersburg Tyler Wedeking, Aplington-Parkersburg Brayden Davie, Grundy Center Judd Jirovsky, Grundy Center Second team: Bo Starr, AGWSR Wes Shirk,
Reints, Storjohann reflect on first AP/GC girls wrestling championship
In February, AP/GC Wrestling senior Grace Storjohann made history as the program’s first girls wrestling champion. She took the 1A 125-pound title at the IGHSAU State Tournament inside Xtream Arena. Storjohann says it was a lengthy journey,
IFA Hoops looking to build into next season
The Iowa Falls-Alden boys basketball team has concluded its season at 2-20. Head Coach Mike Holm hopes the members of the team have gained an understanding of the importance of offseason work as they look to build