Pappajohn entrepreneurial competition now accepting applications
The 2026 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is now accepting applications, offering $100,000 in cash prizes to early-stage Iowa startups. The annual statewide competition aims to support new and growing businesses that plan to expand operations
Franklin General Hospital completes first joint replacement surgery in decades
Franklin General Hospital marked a major milestone this week as Dr. J. Adam Hamilton performed the facility’s first total joint replacement surgery in more than 40 years, according to a post on the hospital’s Facebook page. Hospital
‘Faith in the Fire’ women’s retreat planned in Hampton
Reborn Ranch will host its annual women’s retreat April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring speakers, worship and fellowship focused on faith and personal growth. The event, titled “Faith in the Fire,” will include guest
Massive Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon despite ceasefire with Iran
Israel carried out an extensive wave of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, unleashing one of its most intense bombardments to date just hours after a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel, the United States, and Iran—an agreement
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murders of eight women in Gilgo Beach case
Rex Heuermann, a 62-year-old former New York architect, pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering seven women and admitted responsibility for an eighth, bringing a major breakthrough in the long-running Gilgo Beach serial killings investigation on Long Island. Appearing
United, Wolverines hosting soccer doubleheader Thursday
The soccer teams from Dike-New Hartford and Aplington-Parkersburg will host a doubleheader Thursday, which’ll air on 99 The Wave and RadioOnTheGo’s YouTube channel. The United will take on New Hampton in their annual game in New Hartford.
Four Bulldog teams in action Thursday
Four Hampton-Dumont-CAL spring sports teams will compete Thursday. The boys golf team will begin its season at the Des Moines Christian Invite. The Bulldogs have some ground to make up in the varsity lineup after graduating several
Wolverines to face large school competition at Clear Creek Amana
The Dike-New Hartford boys track & field team will compete at Thursday’s Clear Creek Amana Invitational. The Wolverines will face mostly teams in Classes 3A and 4A, providing stout competition. Head Coach Will Reingardt. “Clear Creek Amana
Area teams look to compete at Cowboys Relays
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys track and field team will host 10 teams today at the Cowboys Relays. In addition to CGD, several other RadioOnTheGo Sports area teams will compete, including Belmond-Klemme, Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Iowa Falls-Alden and West Fork. As
Houston Texans exercise fifth-year options for CJ Stroud, Will Anderson through 2027
The Houston Texans have made a key roster decision for the future, picking up the fifth-year options on quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., ensuring both remain under contract through the 2027 season. The