RADIO IOWA: IBC survey shows optimism for next six months
The Iowa Business Council’s latest survey shows a positive outlook for sales, capital spending and employment over the next six months. The survey rates those factors on a 100-point scale. IBC President Joe Murphy says the latest
Rowan City Council meeting recap from April 6
The Rowan City Council approved its fiscal year 2027 budget and adopted an ordinance amendment during its April 6 meeting. The council approved the FY27 budget following a public hearing that drew no comments. Members also unanimously
North Butler Schools to eliminate 3-year-old preschool program amid budget cuts
The North Butler Community School District announced it will discontinue its 3-year-old preschool program starting in the 2026–27 academic year, citing ongoing financial pressures and reductions in state funding. In a letter to families, Superintendent Bryan Boysen
American journalist Shelly Kittleson released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq
An American freelance reporter kidnapped in Iraq has been released after days of uncertainty, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. Shelly Kittleson, 49, was taken on March 31 from a busy street in central Baghdad.
Artemis II shares rare views from the moon’s far side as it begins trip back to Earth
In a milestone moment for human spaceflight, NASA’s Artemis II crew has traveled farther from Earth than any astronauts before, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years. During their journey around the moon
Bulldog Girls Soccer falls to Humboldt Tuesday
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL girls soccer team found some offense, but couldn’t slow down Humboldt, falling 5-2 at home Tuesday. After giving up a score on a penalty kick early in the first half, the Bulldogs responded. Victoria Flomo
IFA’s Janssen nearing Drake Relays qualifying
Iowa Falls-Alden junior Izzy Janssen is in a strong position to qualify for the Drake Relays in the girls 100-meter hurdles for the second straight season. Needing to solidify her placement before the April 16 deadline and
AGWSR’s Koop retiring from coaching football
James Koop recently retired from his duties as the head football coach at AGWSR. He was the program’s head coach for 10 seasons, and spent 27 seasons total among Northwestern College, AGWSR, Alden and Northeast Hamilton. When
Projected No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza chooses not to attend NFL Draft
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, standout quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to hear his name called first overall—but he won’t be in attendance to walk across the stage. Instead, Mendoza plans to remain at home in
USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang to miss 2026 World Cup after Achilles rupture
The U.S. men’s national team will be without rising striker Patrick Agyemang for the 2026 World Cup after he suffered a serious Achilles injury while playing for Derby County. Agyemang was hurt during the first half of