NEWS

By SETH BORENSTEIN and FRANK JORDANS GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 F) is “on life support” as U.N. climate talks enter…

Another 97 Iowans have died from coronavirus over the past week….bringing the pandemic total to 7166 as of Tuesday (11/9).  There were three COVID-19 deaths in Wapello County, two in Jasper County and one in…

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks said Wednesday that she plans to run for reelection in another Iowa congressional district next year, which would avoid a head-to-head race against Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne. The two congresswomen were…

A former Iowa State Patrol officer with a history of excessive force allegations has been indicted on a federal charge over a 2017 traffic stop in which dash-camera video captured him roughing up a motorcyclist.…

The 55th Annual CMA Awards went down at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night, and it certainly was a party. Luke Combs took home the night's most coveted award Entertainer of the Year for the very first time, and…

By BRITTANY PETERSON and SAM METZ DENVER (AP) — Around the U.S., cities are increasingly warming to an idea that once induced gags: Sterilize wastewater from toilets, sinks and factories, and eventually pipe it back…

BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR There’s a major blood shortage in the United States. A quarter of the blood centers in the Midwest have just a day’s supply or even less on hand. “Our blood supply is…

A seat on the University Park City Council was decided Tuesday (11/9) by drawing a name out of a hat.  In last week’s election, Dave Brown and Sarah Kargol were tied for the final available…

An Ottumwa City Councilman will step down at the end of the year.  Bob Meyers announced his resignation Tuesday (11/9).  His term expires in January 2024.  At next Tuesday’s (11/16) regular meeting, the Ottumwa City…

Area high school students got a chance to learn about manufacturing jobs Tuesday (11/9) at a program at Vermeer in Pella.  The National Association of Manufacturers sponsored an event called “Creators Wanted.”  Carolyn Lee, the…