Dozens of dogs rescued in Keokuk County
Apr 22, 2022
65 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday (4/19) from a property near Hedrick. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa was alerted by law enforcement about the animals being moved from a puppy mill in Florida…
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Biden order aims to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Apr 22, 2022
By MATTHEW DALY and JOSH BOAK SEATTLE (AP) — President Joe Biden is taking steps to restore national forests that have been devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to sign an…
Transportation secretary says Iowa bridge repair a priority for new infrastructure dollars
Apr 22, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The U.S. Transportation Secretary says addressing safety concerns is the highest priority for the $3.9 billion in new federal infrastructure money for Iowa roads, bridges, and airports. Secretary Pete…
Climate Justice Summit begins tonight
Apr 22, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR A new environmental coalition called the Buffalo Rebellion is hosting its first-ever Iowa event over Earth Day weekend. The Climate Justice Summit opens tonight in Des Moines and will focus on training…
Eddyville composting plant loses its license
Apr 22, 2022
It appears an Eddyville composting facility that has run afoul of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be closing. Iowa DNR Supervisor Kurt Levetzow tells the No Coast Network that Chamness Technology was due…
Grand Ole Opry Celebrating The Music Of The 90s
Apr 22, 2022
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating the 90s with a brand new exhibit, “Opry Loves The 90s,” opening May 16th. The exhibit, which runs until the end of the year, will feature artifacts and memorabilia…
Marion County Public Health building closed after CO found
Apr 21, 2022
The Marion County Public Health Department in Knoxville is closed Thursday (4/21). Around 7:45am Thursday, firefighters and EMS crews responded after people reported they smelled gas in the building. Levels of carbon monoxide were found…
This Earth Day, Biden faces ‘headwinds’ on climate agenda
Apr 21, 2022
By MATTHEW DALY and CHRIS MEGERIAN WASHINGTON (AP) — One year ago, Joe Biden marked his first Earth Day as president by convening world leaders for a virtual summit on global warming that even Russian President Vladimir Putin and…
Retirement party for Mahaska County jail administrator
Apr 21, 2022
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office is holding a retirement party Friday (4/22) for jail administrator Larry Septer. Septer began working for the Sheriff’s Office in 1988 and was appointed jail administrator in 1997. The retirement…
Ottumwa considers change to pit bull ordinance
Apr 21, 2022
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - The City of Ottumwa has a pit bull ban in place, but the city’s leadership are discussing some changes to the ordinance after hearing from some community members. Ottumwa…