Oskaloosa Fire Department turns 150
Oct 06, 2021
You’ve heard the joke about someone being so old that their birthday cake has enough candles to cause a fire. That could apply to the Oskaloosa Fire Department, as they’re celebrating their 150th birthday Saturday (10/9)…
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Iowa lawmakers vote down redistricting plan
Oct 06, 2021
The Iowa Legislature has rejected the first set of redistricting maps drawn by a state agency, raising concerns that majority Republicans may opt to insert politics into Iowa’s nonpartisan process. The nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency…
Blake Shelton’s Deluxe 'Body Language' To Feature Song He Wrote For His Wedding
Oct 06, 2021
Blake Shelton is releasing a deluxe version of his album “Body Language” on December 3rd, and it will contain one very special song. The album includes four new songs in total, including the just released “Come Back As…
Records show slow response to report of California oil spill
Oct 05, 2021
By BRIAN MELLEY, MATTHEW BROWN AND STEFANIE DAZIO HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard received the first report of a possible oil spill off the Southern California coast more than 12 hours…
Supply chain issues still making Christmas gift availability uncertain
Oct 05, 2021
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Supply chain experts are encouraging you to start your holiday shopping now as the hurdles brought on by the pandemic will be similar to last year, with some new challenges. The chair…
Ottumwa Primary Election Today
Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday (10/5) is primary election day in Ottumwa. This election will narrow the list of candidates for mayor and city council. Rick Bick, Rick Johnson and Robert LaPoint are running for mayor—with one candidate to…
Wapello County man arrested for weekend burglary and theft
Oct 05, 2021
Two thefts, one suspect. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says it received two separate reports of thefts an hour apart in the early morning hours Friday (10/1). The first was in the 10,000 block of…
Reba McEntire Talks Taking Back Her Career After Divorce
Oct 05, 2021
Reba McEntire is the latest artist to take part in Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk experience, and in her recording she discusses her taking back the reigns of her career following her 2015 divorce from…
Leaked ‘Pandora’ records show how the powerful shield assets
Oct 04, 2021
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and JONATHAN MATTISE AP - A new report sheds light on how world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires and others have used offshore accounts to shield assets collectively worth trillions of dollars over…
Legislature convenes Tuesday to consider Iowa redistricting Plan 1
Oct 04, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - This is the week Iowans will find out if the first plan for redrawing the boundaries for congressional and legislative districts will become law for the next decade. The…