Senator Grassley is hopeful of compromise on gun control legislation
Jun 01, 2022
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa says he’s hopeful to hear of efforts to reach compromise on gun control legislation, especially if it includes his bill. Republican Senator John Cornyn…
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Iowa parents urged to get kids boosted for COVID before summer arrives
Jun 01, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Health experts are encouraging Iowans to make sure their children are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations before summer vacation starts. Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control expanded its…
Des Moines tries cooperation to reduce farm runoff
Jun 01, 2022
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Des Moines utility has for years engaged in a bitter struggle to clean up drinking water that comes from rivers teeming with agricultural pollutants, filing lawsuits, proposing legislation…
Kane Brown Joins Country Legends For AARP Cover Story
Jun 01, 2022
AARP is celebrating Country Music in their June/July magazine issue. The over 50 organization’s “For Love of Country” cover and article feature Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, WIllie Nelson, Vince Gill, plus more…. and even Kane Brown! They each…
OHS graduate wins statewide poetry contest
May 31, 2022
A recent Oskaloosa High School graduate has won a statewide poetry contest. Ian Kilgus won first place in the Iowa Poetry Association’s annual Poetry Contest. His prize-winning poem is called “Borrowed Love” and was rated…
Biden to meet Fed chair as inflation bites pocketbooks
May 31, 2022
By ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as soaring inflation takes a bite out of Americans’ pocketbooks. The meeting Tuesday will be the…
Street resurfacing in Ottumwa
May 31, 2022
Weather permitting, there will be some street resurfacing in Ottumwa Tuesday and Wednesday (5/31 & 6/1). Orchard, Ash and Elm Streets south of Hayne Street and west of Iowa Avenue will be closed for the…
Iowa law sets new rules for food delivery apps
May 31, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A new state law is establishing new restrictions on food delivery apps like Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash. The companies must have an agreement with a restaurant, bar or…
Motorcyclist dies in Knoxville accident
May 31, 2022
A motorcyclist from Knoxville is dead after a collision with a pickup truck Monday afternoon (5/31) in Knoxville. The Iowa State Patrol says 37-year-old Holly Jo Hegwood was going east on McKinber Street just west…
Country Music Stars Reflect On Memorial Day And Sacrifice
May 31, 2022
Country music has always lifted up the military and several stars took the time to reflect about Memorial Day on socials. Brantley Gilbert: “I went through a phase where I was really weird about celebratin’ Memorial…