Newton runaway returns home
Oct 20, 2021
Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following. A Newton girl who had run away has returned home. 14-year-old Madison Anne Marie Rodgers had left home early Sunday morning (10/17)and…
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State and federal ag departments monitoring African Swine Fever outbreak
Oct 19, 2021
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Meat processors and agriculture officials are working to make sure they’re prepared for a highly-contagious swine disease. Tyson Foods, the U.S.D.A, the Iowa Department of Ag and other industry groups took part…
Oskaloosa City Council to discuss how to handle traffic complaints
Oct 18, 2021
How should the City of Oskaloosa handle requests from the public about traffic safety? The Oskaloosa City Council will talk about that at a study session prior to Monday night’s (10/18) regular Council meeting. The…
Cedar Rapids teen charged after telling police he killed his parents
Oct 15, 2021
BY DAR DANIELSON Cedar Rapids police say a 17-year-old is charged with two counts of first-degree murder after they found him outside a northeast side home covered in blood and he told them he’d killed his…
Report ranks Iowa 18th for child obesity rate
Oct 14, 2021
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - A new report finds about one in every six Iowa kids is obese, which is on par with national figures. Jamie Bussel is a senior program officer with the Robert…
Soybean harvest past 50%, corn nears 30%
Oct 13, 2021
BY DAR DANIELSON The weather has favored farmers and they’ve been able to bring in a lot of corn and beans. The U.S.D.A. says close to 30% of the corn harvest is now complete statewide —…
Study makes suggestions for retiring coal power plants
Oct 12, 2021
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR A new study commissioned by the Iowa Environmental Council finds Iowa communities that are home to coal-fired power plants should be proactive about planning for those facilities to close. Iowa is home…
UAW turns down John Deere contract offer
Oct 11, 2021
Members of the United Auto Workers union have turned down a collective bargaining agreement with John Deere and Company. Sunday’s (10/10) vote means there could be a strike at John Deere. Brad Morris, vice president…
Bob Krause announces third bid for U.S. Senate seat
Oct 08, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A fourth candidate has announced he intends to compete in the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2022 Primary for U.S. Senate and the chance to challenge Republican Chuck Grassley’s bid for…
Poweshiek County fatal accident
Oct 07, 2021
A man from Logan has died in a one vehicle crash Wednesday night (10/6) in Poweshiek County. The Iowa State Patrol says 19-year-old Bryce Hudnut was driving southbound on Highway 146 at 11:40pm Wednesday when…