UPDATE: Meservey City Council recap from March 30
UPDATED on 4/1/26 @ 4:30 p.m. The Meservey City Council moved forward with its fiscal year 2027 budget process during a public hearing and special meeting held March 30. Mayor Miller opened the proposed tax levy public
Gas prices climb 12 cents across Iowa this week
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa rose 12 cents from last week and now stands at $3.43 per gallon, according to AAA. The statewide average is up 33 cents from a year ago. Nationally,
Speeding driver caught with cocaine Tuesday
A 21-year-old Minnesota man was arrested on drug charges Tuesday morning after being pulled over for speeding on Interstate 35 near the 176 mile marker in Franklin County. Josiah Tamba, of New Hope, Minnesota, is facing charges
Revitalize Dumont sees strong first-year progress, plans Spring Poker Run
One year after forming, Revitalize Dumont is already seeing tangible progress in its effort to restore the former Dumont school building — thanks in large part to community support. Revitalize Dumont President Roger Kregel tells RadioOnTheGo News
Mason City house fire caused by improper disposal of smoking materials
The Mason City Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday morning at 825 12th St. SE in Mason City. According to a press release, crews were called at about 7:24 a.m. and found the occupants safely
RADIO IOWA: As weather warms, Iowa motorists and pedestrians need to be watchful
Today (Wednesday) is National Walking Day and while it’s chilly in Iowa, the warmer weather of springtime isn’t far away, but more walkers means a greater risk of crashes involving pedestrians on the roads and at busy
RADIO IOWA: Iowa’s Cold Case Unit gets first conviction
A jury in Pottawattamie County has convicted a man of killing his former girlfriend in 1989. The body of 25-year-old Barbara Lenz of Woodbine has never been found. Investigators said Lenz had told others she feared her
Chicago man pleads guilty to cyberstalking Iowa resident
A Chicago man has pleaded guilty in federal court to cyberstalking an Iowa resident. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa, 38-year-old Shaninth Michael Ray entered the plea Tuesday in Sioux City.
David Dorenkamp of Thornton – Funeral service April 7
Funeral service for 68-year-old David Dorenkamp of Thornton will be Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Thornton United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Thornton. Visitation will be Monday, April
Marvin Fredrick Plagge of Latimer – Funeral service April 7
Funeral service for 90-year-old Marvin Fredrick Plagge of Latimer will be Tuesday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. Burial will be in the Marion Township Cemetery, rural Latimer. Visitation