Two candidates announce runs for Iowa House District 55
Two candidates have announced campaigns for Iowa House District 55 following news that current State Representative Shannon Latham will not seek reelection in 2026. Latham, a Republican from Sheffield, has represented the district since 2021. She recently
Hampton City Council meets Thursday
The Hampton City Council will meet in regular session Thursday and will meet with Carl Beyers of Bolton & Menk, Inc. to present a task order for the aviation gas farm project at the Hampton Municipal Airport.
Woman sentenced in federal court for role in Waterloo firearm theft
A woman who helped steal 15 firearms from a Waterloo home has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of
RADIO IOWA: Bill gets rid of ‘Field Day’ requirement in hunter education course for minors
A bill that has passed the Iowa House would eliminate the required in-person “field day” gun training for youth seeking a hunting license, while still requiring completion of an online hunter education course. Republican Rep. Jason Gearhart
Small business optimism edges down slightly in February
The National Federation of Independent Business reports its Small Business Optimism Index slipped slightly in February. The index fell half a point to 98.8 but remains just above its 52-year average of 98. NFIB Chief Economist Bill
Wednesday, March 11
IHSAA Basketball State Tournament
2A Quarterfinals
#8 Union – 54
Vs. #1 Kuemper Catholic – 70
#5 Grundy Center – 48
Vs. #4 Treynor – 57
#7 Western Christian – 64
Vs. #2 Unity Christian – 70
#6 Aplington-Parkersburg – 54
Vs. #3 Regina Catholic – 76
3A Semifinals
#5 Carroll – 55
Vs. #1 Ballard – 57
#3 Storm Lake – 70
Vs. #2 ADM – 72 (2OT)
Gas prices jump across Iowa
Gasoline prices are climbing across Iowa this week. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Iowa is now $3.19, up 26 cents from last week and also 26 cents higher than
C-G-D School Board reviews proposed 2026–27 calendar
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board held a hearing Tuesday on the district’s proposed calendar for the 2026–27 school year. Under the proposal presented to the board, classes for students would begin Monday, August 24th. Winter break would run
Wade Dooley ends bid for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
A Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture is ending his campaign just a couple of months after launching it. Sixth-generation Marshall County farmer Wade Dooley says he’s stepping away from the race, citing the intense time
Hardin County supervisors meeting recap from March 11
The Hardin County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday morning and opened bids for a new Secondary Roads storage shed. Five bids were submitted for the project, with Next Gen of Hubbard submitting the apparent low bid at