Franklin County supervisors set agenda for March 17 meeting

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday morning in regular session at the Franklin County Courthouse in Hampton. Franklin County Secondary Roads Engineer Jay Waddingham will hold a public hearing regarding the possible vacation of
RADIO IOWA: Iowa Poison Center now offers chat feature via website

Iowa Poison Control Center spokeswoman Janna Day says they handled nearly 24-thousand poisoning cases last year, with calls from all 99 counties. Day says the Sioux City-based center is now offering a new chat feature on its
Blizzard Leaves Dangerous Roads, Winds, and Snow Across Area

A major winter storm impacted much of the broadcast area Sunday (3/15/26) into early Monday (3/16/26), leaving hazardous conditions across the region. Snowfall totals varied, with about 4 inches reported at the RadioOnTheGo studios in Hampton, though
Stratford farmer Brian Young announces run for Iowa House District 55

A Stratford-area farmer has announced plans to run for the Iowa House of Representatives. Brian Young has announced his candidacy for Iowa House District 55. The district includes Franklin and Hamilton counties, along with parts of Wright
Crews Work to Restore Power Across Iowa

A winter storm and high winds left hundreds of Wright County residents without power Sunday (3/15/26) night. Following a news tip from Dows, RadioOnTheGo News followed up with Alliant Energy who reported that more than 300 customers
Clarion Lawmaker Reports on Cancer Study and Trafficking Bill

Representative Mark Thompson, a Republican from Clarion, said in his most recent weekly newsletter that state lawmakers received an update last week on a $1 million state-funded study examining the main causes of cancer in Iowa. Researchers
Iowa Falls council sets agenda for March 16 meeting

The Iowa Falls City Council will meet in regular session at the city council chambers at 901 Washington Avenue. During the meeting, the council will consider several items related to the Princess Café upper story housing rehabilitation
Dorothy A. Gehrke of Iowa Falls – Funeral service March 18

Funeral service for 99 year old Dorothy A. Gehrke of Iowa Falls will be Wednesday (3/18/26) at 11 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be
Belmond council sets agenda for March 16 meeting

The Belmond City Council will meet Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. at Belmond City Hall. During the meeting, council members will hear a presentation on the city’s fiscal year 2025 annual audit from Jensen Sandgren. Council
Mary E. Nehring of Iowa Falls – Visitation March 18

Visitation for 86 year old Mary E. Nehring of Iowa Falls will be Wednesday (3/18/26) from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. A family burial will be held at the Hubbard Cemetery.