Red Cross issues urgent appeal for blood donors
Aug 06, 2024
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) The American Red Cross says we’re now under a blood shortage emergency, as extreme heat, natural disasters and summer vacations are causing a critical drop in donations. Josh Murray, spokesman…
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July keeps string of wet months going
Aug 05, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) DNR hydrologist Tim Hall says it looks like July will end up slightly wetter than normal once the final numbers are in. He says it continues the string of normal…
Heavy rains lead to wastewater bypasses in central and southern Iowa
Aug 02, 2024
STATEWIDE -- Following heavy rainfall throughout central and southeast Iowa, the DNR encourages Iowans to stay out of streams until the waters recede. Heavy rain has inundated several areas and led to multiple wastewater discharges.…
Report: Iowa sees drop in deaths from alcohol and drugs, but a rise in suicides
Aug 01, 2024
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowa is mirroring the national trend with a slight drop in deaths due to alcohol, drugs, and suicide, according to a report from a non-partisan public health policy organization. Dr.…
Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1
Jul 31, 2024
DES MOINES -- Pheasant hunters across the northern half of Iowa had an excellent season last year, and many are looking forward to what 2024 has in store. The fall forecast will be based on…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Jul 30, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
Pheasant numbers could be hurt by wet weather and flooding
Jul 29, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The wet spring could lead to a drop in the number of pheasants in Iowa. Iowa DNR wildlife research biologist Todd Bogenschutz says the switch in the weather pattern can…
Survey: Iowa, Nebraska non-profits struggle to lower 29% turnover rate
Jul 26, 2024
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A new report shows non-profit organizations across the region are facing severe workforce shortages, and potential solutions revolve around boosting salaries and benefits. Anne Hindery is CEO of the Omaha-based Nonprofit Association of…
Iowans react to Biden’s decision to end his bid for reelection
Jul 22, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Nearly 50 Iowans who’re Democratic National Convention delegates will soon be called upon to pick a new nominee after President Biden’s exit from the 2024 race. Iowa Democratic Party…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.8 Percent for Third Straight Month
Jul 19, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in June, unchanged since April and 0.1 percent lower than one year ago. The state’s labor force participation rate decreased to 66.5 percent from…