Speaker Pat Grassley will seek re-election to the Iowa House this fall
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley announced Wednesday, March 11 that he has filed for re-election to the State House of Representatives, seeking another term representing House District 57. The district includes all of Butler County and part
A high wind warning has been issued for the broadcast area overnight
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a high wind warning in effect for Butler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Grundy, Hardin and Wright counties in the broadcast area from 10:00 p.m. tonight until 10:00 a.m. on
State agriculture department promotes tree planting effort for America250
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced a statewide tree planting initiative to mark America’s 250th birthday. The youth-driven effort, organized in partnership with Iowa 4-H and Iowa FFA Association, aims to plant 250 trees across
James “Jim” Fredrick Smith of Belmond – Visitation March 14th
A private memorial service for 79-year-old James “Jim” Fredrick Smith of Belmond will be held at a later date. A public visitation will be Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Andrews Funeral Home in
Dave Dawson holds town hall in Hampton Wednesday during campaign tour
Democratic candidate Dave Dawson visited Hampton Wednesday for a town hall at the public library as part of his Grow Iowa Together tour. Dawson, a Lawton resident and former state representative, is running for Iowa’s open Fourth
Thursday, March 12
IHSAA Basketball State Tournament
4A Semifinals
#4 Dowling Catholic – 46
Vs. #1 Cedar Falls – 59
#6 Johnston – 57
Vs. #2 Waukee – 49
1A Semifinals
#4 Burlington Notre Dame – 55
Vs. #1 St. Edmond – 74
#6 Marquette Catholic – 65
Vs. #2 MMCRU – 56
2A Semifinals
#4 Treynor – 57
Vs. #1 Kuemper Catholic – 58
#3 Regina Catholic – 46
Vs. #2 Unity Christian – 72
Snow ordinance concerns highlight Monday’s Greene City Council meeting
The Greene City Council met Monday, March 9th, at the Greene Community Center. During public comment, resident Sarah Wadey addressed the council regarding the city’s sidewalk snow removal ordinance. Wadey said she and others received fines for
Naturalist highlights early signs of spring in North Iowa
With the first day of spring just weeks away, a local conservation naturalist says residents may already be noticing signs of the season changing across the region. As aired on the “Outdoors in North Iowa” podcast on
Dennis John Griffin of Greene – Memorial service March 16th
Memorial service for 72-year-old Dennis John Griffin of Greene will be Saturday, March 21st at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Visitation will be Friday, March 20th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the
RADIO IOWA: Bill raises speed limit from 55 to 60 on Iowa highways
A move to raise the speed limit to 60 mph on Iowa highways where the current limit is 55 mph has passed another hurdle in the Statehouse. The bill cleared the Iowa Senate in March of last