RADIO IOWA: Study: Nitrates, radon, pesticides play role in Iowa’s cancer rate
A new report looks at how environmental factors in Iowa could affect cancer rates, which rank second-worst in the nation. The report from the Iowa Environmental Council and the Harkin Institute summarizes peer-reviewed scientific research surrounding cancer
Fire danger elevated in north-central Iowa
The National Weather Service is warning of dangerous fire conditions across the local area today and into the weekend, including Franklin, Butler, Hardin and Wright counties. According to the National Weather Service Des Moines, breezy northwest winds,
Hampton to begin hydrant flushing March 30
The City of Hampton will begin flushing fire hydrants across the community starting Monday, March 30, as part of routine water system maintenance. The hydrant flushing process is expected to take about two weeks and will occur
Wright County Board of Supervisors set agenda for March 30 meeting
The Wright County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday morning in Clarion, with a full agenda that includes policy decisions, infrastructure projects and economic development discussions. Among the action items, the board will consider a courthouse grounds
Mason City man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for meth conspiracy
A Mason City man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa, 50-year-old Victor Ineson
Friday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Schuck Realty of Parkersburg Today’s winner will receive: Bev & Hennie’s Coffee Shop Gift Certificate (Pick up gift at Schuck Realty) Happy
Judge refuses to dismiss charges against ex-Venezuelan President Maduro during court appearance
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, returned to a federal courtroom in Manhattan on Thursday as their high-profile criminal case in the United States continued to unfold. The pair, who were taken into
Savannah Guthrie speaks out on mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance in first televised interview
“TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has opened up for the first time since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home in the early hours of Feb. 1, sharing an emotional and deeply personal account of
Savannah Guthrie speaks out on mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance in first televised interview
“TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has opened up for the first time since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home in the early hours of Feb. 1, sharing an emotional and deeply personal account of
Girls track & field teams competed at North Iowa Indoor Championships
The girls events at the North Iowa Indoor Championships took place Thursday in Clear Lake. Locally, Hampton-Dumont-CAL placed 10th, Iowa Falls-Alden was 15th and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows was 17th. Top local performances: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Adelynn Howell – 5th in high