Aplington Council approved construction quote and more

The Aplington City Council met on Wednesday, March 11. Jeff Ridder with the public works department presented the council with two quotes for a roof replacement on the library, post office and community center, and they approved
Storage shed destroyed in Dougherty fire Monday morning

RadioOnTheGo News received information that fire crews in Dougherty were called to a storage shed fire early Monday morning at about 8:39 a.m. During a brief phone call with the Dougherty Fire Department, RadioOnTheGo News learned the
Monday, March 16
Track & Field
Riverhawk Girls Indoor Invitational @ Mason City – cancelled
(West Fork)
Iowa Falls Republican Rocky Damiano files for Iowa Senate District 27

According to a press release, Republican candidate Rocky Damiano of Iowa Falls has filed paperwork to run for Iowa Senate District 27, submitting his candidacy with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office last week. Damiano says his
Interstate 35 reopens through north-central Iowa as conditions improve

The Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa State Patrol are beginning to reopen several major highways that were closed during this weekend’s blizzard. Interstate 35 reopened in both directions from Ames to the Minnesota state line around
RADIO IOWA: Two Democrats running for statewide office file for June primary

U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek of Council Bluffs says he is battle-tested and ready to campaign after submitting nearly 10,000 signatures on nominating petitions to secure a spot on the Democratic Party’s 2026 primary ballot. Turek, a
RADIO IOWA: Hands-free violations could lead to license suspension

The state Transportation Commission has approved rules for the new hands free cellphone law that could lead to violators losing their driver’s license. The DOT’s Kathleen Meradith-Ayers says the new rules make a hands-free violation impact your
RADIO IOWA: Iowa Poison Control Center now offers chat feature via website

Iowa Poison Control Center spokeswoman Janna Day says the center handled nearly 24,000 poisoning cases last year, with calls coming from all 99 counties. Day says the Sioux City-based center is also offering a new chat feature
RADIO IOWA: Iowa cancer study shows rates of diagnosis, death still rising

Iowa’s cancer rate is the second highest in the nation for the third straight year, and a comprehensive study released Friday offers little optimism. The 2026 Cancer in Iowa Report predicts about 21,700 Iowans will be diagnosed
Guth Backs Sherman in Crowded Iowa GOP Governor’s Race

State Senator Dennis Guth of Klemme has endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Brad Sherman, praising the former Iowa lawmaker and pastor for his commitment to conservative values and Iowa families. Guth says Sherman consistently promotes principles rooted in