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BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - Parts of western Iowa are again in “severe drought” and extremely low soil moisture levels may linger even longer, as the National Climate Prediction Center is now forecasting the…

The number of deaths from coronavirus in Iowa and the number of new positive COVID-19 tests in the state are going down.  The Iowa Department of Public Health says in the week that ended Tuesday…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A House committee has approved a bill that would force landlords to give mobile home residents 90 days notice for rent and utility hikes, up for the current 60…

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in January, which was down from the revised December rate of 3.9%. Iowa Workforce Development says the leisure and hospitality industries added the most…

BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Democrats are considering a plan that could bump the Iowa Caucuses out of the first-in-the-nation position — and the party will be hosting three forums to give Democrats across the country a…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Republicans say a new report on state tax revenues aligns with their plans for state finances. Democrats say the report shows the state won’t be able to meet its…

BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain reported net income was up 66% in the third quarter compared to last year as gasoline and in-store sales were both up. Gas prices…

The Oskaloosa School Board and Oskaloosa Education Association have reached a tentative agreement on a contract for the 2022-23 school year.  The School Board approved the agreement at Tuesday night’s (3/8) regular Board meeting.  Oskaloosa…

The Oskaloosa School Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday (3/8) on a proposal to improve parking.  Also at Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting, the Board will vote to approve a contract with incoming superintendent Mike…

BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Iowans are being warned about a new type of scam called “spearphishing.” Jim Temmer, with the Better Business Bureau, says it’s different from a regular email or phone scam because it targets…