Pella prepares for Tulip Time
Apr 05, 2021
Organizers in Pella are planning to bring back the city's annual tulip festival next month. Festival board member Cyndi Atkins says they are excited about the return after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of last year's…
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Alan Jackson Releasing New Album
Apr 05, 2021
Alan Jackson is ready to drop a new album. The singer announced that “Where Have You Gone,” his first album of new music in six years, will be released May 14th. The album, Alan’s 25th,…
Iowa virus cases up as young adults see increased infections
Apr 05, 2021
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa coronavirus-related hospitalizations increased to over 200 again Friday as the state reported another 616 confirmed cases with much of the increase due to infections of young…
Iowa governor signs law making gun permits optional
Apr 05, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that gets rid of the requirement that Iowans get state permits to purchase and carry pistols and revolvers. Applications for…
All Iowans above age 15 now eligible for Covid shots
Apr 05, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON As of today (Monday), all Iowans age 16 and above are eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations. Governor Kim Reynolds says getting an appointment may be challenging, but she has repeatedly urged Iowans to…
Trial in Floyd’s death expected to turn to ex-cop’s training
Apr 05, 2021
By AMY FORLITI, STEVE KARNOWSKI and TAMMY WEBBER MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death is expected to turn toward the officer’s training on Monday after a…
Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed
Apr 02, 2021
By MICHAEL BALSAMO, NOMAAN MERCHANT and COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — A Capitol Police officer was killed Friday after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol and…
Discarded cigarette caused fire at Ottumwa business
Apr 02, 2021
An improperly discarded cigarette has been determined to be the cause of a fire that damaged an Ottumwa bar. On Wednesday afternoon (3/31), Ottumwa firefighters were called to a fire at Uncle Bucks Bar and…
US employers add 916,000 jobs in March as hiring accelerates
Apr 02, 2021
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold as vaccinations accelerate,…
Man sought in Mason City murder
Apr 02, 2021
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Police are searching for a Mason City man after a murder late Wednesday night in Mason City. Police Chief Jeff Brinkley says shortly after 10:25 Wednesday night, officers responded to a shooting…