Iowa open enrollment law sees big changes in school transportation limits
Dec 09, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Board of Education has approved updated rules for school open enrollment to comply with changes made by the Iowa Legislature. Department of Education attorney Thomas Mayes says a…
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Friends of Mahaska County Conservation Receive $20k Grant for Natural Playscape Project
Dec 09, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Pella Rolscreen Foundation. This grant will help fund the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. This grant…
Body of Missing Des Moines Man Found in Lake Red Rock
Dec 09, 2024
KNOXVILLE -- The body of a Des Moines man was found in Marion County over the weekend after authorities were notified that the man was missing. According to a press release from the Marion County…
JELLY ROLL WILL PERFORM AT THE 2024 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
Dec 06, 2024
Jelly Roll may have intended to take a breather after his "Beautifully Broken" tour wrapped a few weeks back, but the man can't slow down. Yesterday it was announced that JR would be performing at the 2024 Billboard…
3 climbers from the US and Canada are believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand's highest peak
Dec 06, 2024
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Three mountain climbers — two from the U.S. and one from Canada — missing for five days on Aoraki, New Zealand's tallest peak, are believed to have died in a fall,…
Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve with above-average rainfall
Dec 06, 2024
DES MOINES – After a very dry September and October, above-average rainfall in November improved drought conditions for most of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. November’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 3.25…
Oskaloosa's 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is Tomorrow Night
Dec 06, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street’s37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will occur on Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. This year's theme is “Twinkling Christmas.” Grab your spot along the sidewalk to see all the bright and…
Ottumwa Couple Charged with Cruelty to Animals
Dec 06, 2024
OTTUMWA -- On December 4th, 2024, The Ottumwa Police Department concluded an on-going investigation from recent reports and concerns of numerous citizens regarding the health and welfare of several dogs at a residence located at…
WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it
Dec 05, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its current home on cable television when “Raw,” its weekly live show, makes its debut on Netflix.…
Report: Iowa’s vanishing wetlands offer very valuable flood protection
Dec 05, 2024
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Wetlands in Iowa help prevent nearly $500-million in flood damage every year, according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Report author Stacy Woods says wetlands are…