Man wanted by central Iowa police takes own life following chase
Jul 25, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Police say a suspect in an assault and kidnapping in central Iowa took his own life in southeast Iowa after being chased by the Iowa State Patrol and other…
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Another Closure on Highway T-15 Starts Tomorrow
Jul 25, 2023
KNOXVILLE -- Highway T-15 across the Red Rock Dam will experience another short full road closure beginning tomorrow. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announced that the closure will last through Friday,…
Fall Master Gardener Training Applications Close on August 18
Jul 25, 2023
AMES, Iowa – The application window opened July 17 for the fall 2023 Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 55 counties or extension regions, including Mahaska County. Iowans wishing to complete Master…
CHRIS YOUNG SHARES CO-WRITING CREDIT WITH DAVID BOWIE ON NEW TUNE
Jul 24, 2023
Chris Young teased on Instagram last week a new song he was working on - one with a riff straight out of David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel" - called "Young Love & Saturday Nights." A week later, we have…
Woman found dead after grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park
Jul 24, 2023
WEST YELLOWSTONE (AP) — A woman was found dead in Montana on Saturday after coming into contact with a grizzly bear on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife…
Statewide Speed Awareness Day is This Wednesday
Jul 24, 2023
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s 2023 daily traffic fatality count is over 20% higher than the 5-year average: an alarming trend. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is teaming up with law enforcement to keep drivers and…
Swimming Not Recommended at Lake Red Rock’s Whitebreast and North Overlook Beaches
Jul 24, 2023
KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is recommending no swimming at Lake Red Rock’s Whitebreast and North Overlook Beaches due to elevated bacterial counts. The beaches will be posted…
Mahaska Health Celebrates 12th Annual Run in the Sun
Jul 24, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health Serenity House is hosting the 12th annual Run in the Sun 2k/5k event at the Statesman Community Stadium on August 5th, 2023. More than 300 runners, walkers, and volunteers are expected…
Actors and writers on strike rally in Philadelphia and Chicago as union action spreads
Jul 21, 2023
CHICAGO -- Striking screenwriters and actors held rallies in Philadelphia and Chicago on Thursday as the labor dispute that has halted Hollywood spreads to more cities. While Los Angeles and New York are the epicenters of…
Steamy heat wave due to arrive just in time for RAGBRAI
Jul 21, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Those thousands of bicyclists who will trek across Iowa next week will face many challenges, not the least of which will be Iowa’s summer heat. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the…