The rules are relaxed for giving blood and the timing couldn’t be better
Jul 27, 2020
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Thanks to changes in federal rules, more people are now eligible to give blood, and more donors are needed as hundreds of Iowa blood drives have been cancelled because of the pandemic.…
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Miranda Lambert Can't Wait To Get Back On The Road
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Like a lot of us, Miranda Lambert is ready for life to get back to normal. So, what is she looking forward to most when that happens? Well, Miranda can’t wait for the simple things…
China tells US to close Chengdu consulate in growing spat
Jul 24, 2020
By JOE McDONALD BEIJING (AP) — China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, ratcheting up a diplomatic conflict at a time when relations have sunk…
Four arrested in Newton burglary
Jul 24, 2020
Four men from Des Moines have been arrested in connection with a burglary early Wednesday (7/22) south of Newton. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says there was a call of a burglary in progress just…
Curbside pickup at Sweet Corn Serenade
Jul 24, 2020
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many businesses that serve food have introduced curbside pickup. Next week’s Sweet Corn Serenade in Oskaloosa will also have curbside pickup. Mahaska Chamber administrative assistant Michelle Kent explains. "So we…
Watch out for heat Today
Jul 24, 2020
It’s going to be a hot one today (Friday - 7/24). The National Weather Service says warm and humid air will push into the area this afternoon, which will make it feel like 100 degrees. …
Taylor Swift Drops Surprise Album “Folklore”
Jul 24, 2020
Taylor Swift has saved 2020. At least that’s what her fans think now that she’s just dropped the surprise album “Folklore." Taylor surprised everyone with the news just yesterday, sharing on social media that it’s…
Portland’s mayor tear-gassed by US agents as protest rages
Jul 23, 2020
By GILLIAN FLACCUS PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon was tear-gassed by U.S. government agents late Wednesday as he stood outside a federal courthouse during another night of protests against the presence…
Carter wins twice at Caleb Hammond Memorial
Jul 23, 2020
It was a double victory for Oskaloosa driver Cayden Carter Wednesday night (7/22) at the Southern Iowa Speedway. Carter won both the Modified and MidState Machine Stock Car feature races at the second annual Caleb…
Supreme Court releases guidelines for resuming in-person jury trials
Jul 23, 2020
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The state court system is moving closer to returning to holding jury trials across the state. Supreme Court Justice Matthew McDermott co-chaired the committee which reviewed and made recommendations on…