New verification proposed for Iowans receiving government food, health care benefits
Jan 17, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RDIO IOWA - Republicans in the Iowa House are considering changes to the application process for government food assistance and health care coverage through Medicaid. One bill would require the state to…
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Prairie City Police Chief Michael German dies
Jan 14, 2022
Prairie City Police Chief Michael German has died. A statement from the City of Prairie City says German died Thursday (1/13) of complications from COVID-19. German had been with the Prairie City Police Department since…
Winter Weather Programming Changes
Jan 13, 2022
Oskaloosa High School is going to be a busy place Thursday night (1/13). With a snowstorm predicted for Friday night (1/14), the Grinnell at Oskaloosa girls’ and boys’ basketball games are being moved from Friday…
Those with older 3G phones facing a shutdown of system
Jan 12, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON It was once the fastest and best service available — but the 3G network phone service is now going away. Iowa Utilities Board spokesman, Don Tormey, says you may be without service soon.…
Comfort has double duty on Osky School Board and City Council
Jan 11, 2022
Charlie Comfort can make a case that he’s the busiest man in Oskaloosa. Comfort is not only on the Oskaloosa School Board, he was also sworn in last week as a member of the Oskaloosa…
Iowa General Assembly starts 2022 session today
Jan 10, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The 2022 Iowa legislative session kicks off later this (Monday) morning at the Capitol in Des Moines. Republicans hold the majority of seats in the Iowa House and Senate,…
Rozenboom wants to add another deer hunting season
Jan 07, 2022
With the Iowa Legislature to begin work next week, lawmakers are thinking about bills they would like to pass and become law. State Senator Ken Rozenboom of Oskaloosa has concerns about the rising deer population…
Deere unveils tractor that runs without farmer in the cab
Jan 06, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Iowa’s largest manufacturing employer is using this year’s Consumer Electronics Show to introduce its first autonomous tractor. Quad Cities-based John Deere put on an hour-long, multi-media presentation Tuesday, showing off the tractor…
Tornadoes, drought were key elements of 2021’s weather picture
Jan 05, 2022
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The 2021 weather year wasn’t one that will end up at the top of the list when it comes to extremes — but there were a few numbers and events…
Coronavirus update
Jan 04, 2022
State public health data indicates Iowa is beginning the new year with a large surge in coronavirus cases. The state Department of Public Health on Monday (1/3) posted 17,773 confirmed positive tests in the past…