Iowa man arraigned on 7 charges for Jan. 6 US Capitol attack
Dec 23, 2021
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man charged earlier for his participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was arraigned Tuesday on a new federal indictment that includes a felony…
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Watch for signs of trouble in older loved ones during holiday visits
Dec 22, 2021
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - While the holidays are a time for family gatherings, some Iowans might notice changes in a loved ones’ cognitive abilities that warrant further investigation. Lauren Livingston, spokeswoman for the Iowa Chapter…
Study: Iowa is among the deadliest states for kids to be near trains
Dec 21, 2021
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - Iowa has improved slightly but still has one of the nation’s worst rates of children being hit by trains, according to a study by a non-profit group that works to…
Ottumwa man arrested on theft, burglary and stolen property charges
Dec 17, 2021
An Ottumwa man is in custody after he was arrested Wednesday (12/15) for theft, burglary and possession of stolen property. Ottumwa Police say an investigation into a report of someone selling stolen merchandise led to…
Area Storm Follow-up
Dec 16, 2021
Very strong winds blew through Iowa Wednesday night (12/15). How strong? An 82 mph wind gust was reported in Ottumwa just before 8pm. MidAmerican Energy says hundreds of customers are without power Thursday morning….with Des…
Farm land values in Iowa rising
Dec 15, 2021
Iowa farmland values jumped 29% this year to an average statewide cost of $9,751 per acre, the highest such value recorded by Iowa State University since it began its survey in 1941. The nominal land…
Changing of the guard at Oskaloosa School Board
Dec 14, 2021
The Oskaloosa School Board will hold two meetings Tuesday (12/14). The first will include a public hearing on disposal of equipment….and then review the November election results and recognize outgoing Board members Carl Drost, Shelly…
Oskaloosa superintendent search proceeds
Dec 13, 2021
The recruiting firm hired to find a new Oskaloosa School Superintendent held public meetings last week to get an idea of what people want in a new superintendent. Current superintendent Paula Wright is stepping down…
Oskaloosa Madrigal Dessert Theater coming Saturday & Sunday
Dec 10, 2021
The Oskaloosa High School choirs will hold their annual Madrigal Dessert Theater this weekend. Cierra Williams, this year’s Madrigal Queen, describes what she enjoys about the Madrigal. "Everything is really fun. Not so much the…
Covid patient count in Iowa hospitals hits another 2021 record
Dec 09, 2021
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR The Covid patient count in Iowa hospitals has reached 777, another record high for 2021. It’s a 7% increase since last Wednesday. “We continue to struggle, as many hospitals in Iowa have…