Biden approves disaster declarations for Nebraska, Iowa
Feb 24, 2022
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved requests for a federal disaster declaration for Nebraska and Iowa after a line of destructive thunderstorms and tornadoes swept across the states in mid December. The…
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42 dogs and puppies rescued from ‘deplorable conditions’ in southeast Iowa home
Feb 24, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Officials at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa say 42 dogs and puppies have been removed from an unlicensed breeder in southeast Iowa. Joe Stafford, director of animal services at the organization,…
Tim McGraw Couldn't Pass Up "1883" Role
Feb 24, 2022
Tim McGraw's role of James Dutton on "Yellowstone" was only supposed to be as a guest star. “I’d been a fan of Yellowstone since the first night it came out,” Tim explained. “So, Taylor (Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone)…
Mahaska County Board approves private well regulations
Feb 23, 2022
The Mahaska County Board has passed an ordinance regulating private water wells in the county. The new ordinance requires a construction permit if you’re going to dig a well and also sets standards for plugging…
Arbery killers convicted of federal hate crimes in his death
Feb 23, 2022
By RUSS BYNUM BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The three white men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s shooting were found guilty of federal hate crimes Tuesday in a verdict that affirmed what family members and civil rights…
GOP leaders pick Iowa governor for State of Union response
Feb 23, 2022
By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will deliver the Republican response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on March 1, GOP congressional leaders announced Tuesday as they look…
House File 2222 passes unanimously on 2/22/22
Feb 23, 2022
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - There was a twofer at the Capitol to celebrate yesterday’s palindrome date. Representative Dustin Hite of New Sharon presented this closing argument on a piece of legislation: “I’m simply…
More Performers Announced For The ACM Awards
Feb 23, 2022
A new round of performers have been added to next month’s ACM Awards. The latest additions include the show’s hosts Dolly Parton, with Kelsea Ballerini, as well as Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen. The lineup also includes Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young,…
Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents
Feb 22, 2022
By ZEN SOO and ALICE FUNG HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will test its entire population of 7.5 million people for COVID-19 in March, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as it grapples with its…
Study finds smallest amounts of snow cause biggest commuter problems
Feb 22, 2022
BY MATT KELLEY Studies find nearly 75% of crashes in Iowa happen in less than two inches of snow, and researchers at the University of Iowa are looking into the ideal commute times. Professor Jon Davis,…