Northern Iowa father, son get prison time for Capitol riot
Jun 02, 2022
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a northern Iowa father and son to prison for their participation in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Daryl…
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It’s not hot today, but be prepared for the sweltering summer ahead
Jun 02, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - This week’s temperatures in Iowa are fairly on target for the season, but soon enough, we’ll be getting into the hot, humid days of summer. Today is Heat Awareness…
Tim McGraw Reflects On His Role In '1883'
Jun 02, 2022
With the “Yellowstone” universe expanding to “1932,” Tim McGraw is reflecting on his time as James Dutton in “1883.” He tells “CMT,” “I learned that you can work through being really tired, cause it beat us up…
West promises Ukraine more, better arms to fend off Russia
Jun 01, 2022
By JOHN LEICESTER and FRANK JORDANS KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Western nations promised more and more advanced arms to bolster Ukraine’s defense as its troops battled a grinding Russian offensive that was closing in on capturing a…
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…
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…