Governor signs bills on unemployment, childcare, George Washington Carver Day
Jun 17, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Governor Kim Reynolds signed several bills into law today. One shortens the amount of time Iowans can receive unemployment from 26 weeks to 16. It also requires the unemployed to take a…
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Mahaska County Board to discuss wind farm proposal
Jun 17, 2022
The Mahaska County Board has called a special meeting for Friday afternoon (6/17). The Board will hear a presentation about a proposed wind farm from Liberty Power. Friday’s meeting will start at 1pm at the…
Faith Hill Thought She Wouldn’t Act Again After 'Stepford Wives'
Jun 17, 2022
Faith Hill currently stars in the hit Paramount+ series “1883” but she says there was a time when she never thought she’d act again. In case you missed it, Faith stopped by “The Kelly Clarkson Show”…
EU leaders decry Russian brutality in visit to Ukraine
Jun 16, 2022
By DAVID KEYTON, JOHN LEICESTER and SYLVIE CORBET IRPIN, Ukraine (AP) — Four European leaders made a high-profile visit to show their support for Ukraine on Thursday, denouncing the brutality of the Russian invasion as they surveyed…
Sheriff’s deputy killed in head-on crash in southwest Iowa
Jun 16, 2022
HAMBURG, Iowa (AP) — A sheriff’s deputy has died in a head-on crash in the southwestern corner of Iowa, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said. The crash happened early Tuesday afternoon along Highway 275 north…
Farm Service Agency looking to fill dozens of positions
Jun 16, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Dozens of Farm Service Agency offices across Iowa are seeking new employees. Matt Russell, the Iowa FSA director, says they’re hiring for a host of positions in dozens of Iowa communities. “One…
Governor signs bill creating new penalties for elder abuse, exploitation
Jun 16, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Elder abuse will be defined as a crime in Iowa when a new law takes effect July 1st. Governor Reynolds has approved a bill that creates new criminal penalties…
Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million Towards Pediatric Infectious Disease Research
Jun 16, 2022
Dolly Parton is once again opening her wallet to help others. The singer just donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University to go towards research for pediatric infectious diseases. “I love all children,” Dolly shares. “No child…
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas, fewer profits
Jun 15, 2022
By JOSH BOAK The Associated Press - President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on U.S. oil refiners to produce more gasoline and diesel, saying their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as…
Senator Ernst says U.S. military must find new suppliers of rare minerals
Jun 15, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Republican Senator Joni Ernst is calling on the Pentagon to find new suppliers and stockpiling critical minerals, like cobalt and lithium “which are used to product engines, night vision equipment and other…