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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…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - By a nearly unanimous vote, the Iowa House has passed a bill that would put new restrictions on food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. If the bill…

Ottumwa firefighters are investigating a Wednesday morning (3/2) arson fire.  The City of Ottumwa says its Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 734 Center Street shortly after 8am.  Fire crews quickly put…

BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - Iowans who are watching the events unfold in Ukraine who want to help those in harm’s way need look no further than the Salvation Army. That international aid organization is…