EXPLAINER: What remains as US ends Afghan ‘forever war’
Apr 30, 2021
By KATHY GANNON KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — After 20 years, America is ending its “forever war” in Afghanistan. Announcing a firm withdrawal deadline, President Joe Biden cut through the long debate, even within the U.S.…
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Reynolds gives $95 million in pandemic funds back to feds
Apr 30, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Governor Kim Reynolds has declined $95 million in pandemic aid for schools to the federal government. Reynolds said during a town hall broadcast tonight on Fox News that the…
Man charged with threatening Governor cites free speech
Apr 30, 2021
An Iowa man charged with leaving a threatening voicemail telling Gov. Kim Reynolds she should be “hung for treason” defended his comments Thursday as free speech, saying he was expressing opposition to COVID-19 restrictions. Harvey…
Sigourney man guilty of trying to abduct a child
Apr 30, 2021
A Sigourney man has been convicted of trying to kidnap a child. A Wapello County jury found 28-year-old Matthew Reynolds guilty of attempted enticement of a minor. Prosecutors say in October 2018, Reynolds approached a…
Luke Combs Shares Wedding Videos In 'Forever After All' Video
Apr 30, 2021
Luke Combs has dropped a romantic video for his latest single “Forever After All.” Luke wrote the tune for his now-wife Nicole, so it only makes sense that she’s featured prominently in the clip. As…
Opening night at Southern Iowa Speedway
Apr 29, 2021
The Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa opened its 2021 season Wednesday night (4/28). Oskaloosa’s Curtis VanDerWal took the checkered flag in the Sport Mod feature race. Rick Van Dusseldorp won the Hobby Stock feature. Billy…
Feds raid Giuliani’s home, office, escalating criminal probe
Apr 29, 2021
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office Wednesday, seizing computers and cellphones in a major escalation of the Justice Department’s investigation into…
The State to pay for security fence at Governor's mansion
Apr 29, 2021
The state of Iowa will pay $400,000 to design and build a wrought iron fence around the historic Des Moines mansion used as the residence for Gov. Kim Reynolds, officials said Wednesday (4/28). Iowa Department…
Meet Ottumwa wins award
Apr 29, 2021
Meet Ottumwa has won an award for best promotional material in a metro area at the recent Iowa Tourism Conference. The award is for a video called “Bring Your Group to Ottumwa” that was released…
Reynolds signs bill expanding Iowa's broadband
Apr 29, 2021
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Wednesday (4/28) that establishes a statewide grant program designed to provide high-speed internet to areas currently lacking the technology. Reynolds made internet access improvements one of…