Hart seeks complete recount in Iowa’s second congressional district race
Nov 12, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Democratic candidate Rita Hart is seeking a complete recount in all 24 counties of Iowa’s second congressional district, where the current tally shows Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks ahead by just 47 votes. Hart’s…
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Reynolds warns patients may be turned away from hospitals if Covid surge continues
Nov 11, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON More than 3,000 Iowa nursing home residents have Covid and there were a record 1,190 Covid patients in Iowa hospitals last night. Hospital officials say this surge threatens to overwhelm the system.…
Another lead change in 2nd Congressional District
Nov 10, 2020
There’s another twist in the second Congressional district race between Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Rita Hart. Miller-Meeks was ahead after ballots were counted after last Tuesday’s (11/3) election. But after an error in a…
Insurance companies pay $1.6 billion for derecho damage in Iowa
Nov 10, 2020
The Iowa Insurance Division says it has paid $1.6 billion in insurance payouts for damages caused by a rare wind storm that blew through the state in August. The agency said Monday (11/9) that insurance…
Jasper County vote update
Nov 09, 2020
All ballots cast in Jasper County in this year's General Election were recounted this weekend and a hand recount will be held Monday (11/9) in a precinct in Mingo. The preliminary results -- added to…
Error in Jasper County leads to new leader in US House race
Nov 06, 2020
An error in counting of ballots has led to a change in the US House District 2 race. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate spoke Friday morning (11/6) in Newton: "Our investigation determined that Jasper…
This week’s weather in Iowa to aid wrap up of 2020 harvest
Nov 05, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The 2020 Harvest is speeding toward completion. Ninety-seven percent of soybeans have been harvested. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says about 1.5 million acres of corn was left to…
Iowa election results
Nov 04, 2020
For Iowa, the 2020 election is over. Iowans chose President Donald Trump over Joe Biden for the state’s six electoral votes. Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst won re-election in a hotly contested race against Theresa…
Election Day
Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday (11/3) is Election Day. Your votes will decide not only who will occupy the White House, but also seats in the US Senate and House and the Iowa Legislature. Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst…
Mahaska County won't post election results in Courthouse lobby
Nov 02, 2020
Another tradition is going by the wayside this year because of coronavirus. Mahaska County will not be posting election results on a large blackboard in the County Courthouse on Tuesday (11/3). Mahaska County Auditor Sue…