Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Aug 04, 2020
By REGINA GARCIA CANO and MICHAEL CASEY BALTIMORE (AP) — Kelyn Yanez used to clean homes during the day and wait tables at night in the Houston area before the coronavirus. But the mother of…
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Economist predicts revenue for corn farmers will hit 14-year low
Aug 04, 2020
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA NEWS - An analysis prepared for the National Corn Growers Association concludes American corn farmers will lose $89 an acre in revenue this year — due to the pandemic. “There…
Two districts resist governor’s order on resumption of classes
Aug 04, 2020
Two central Iowa school boards are resisting the governor’s order that districts begin the school year with in-person instruction. The Waukee School Board and the district’s superintendent issued a written statement last night. It included…
COVID-19 business impact in Wapello County
Aug 04, 2020
Based on an online survey conducted on behalf of Iowa Economic Development Authority from May 14 through May 29, results from 72 respondents from Wapello County reveal- Nearly 64% of the survey respondents were small businesses…
Miranda Lambert To Be Featured In New Scripted Podcast
Aug 04, 2020
Miranda Lambert is set to executive produce and be a featured castmember on the upcoming scripted podcast, “Make it Up As We Go.” The series, which debuts October 1st on iHeartPodcast, stars musician Scarlett Burke…
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Aug 03, 2020
By DENISE LAVOIE AP - Shannon Dunn has to report to her job this week as a cafeteria manager at an elementary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but she has no idea what she will…
Iowa’s Luka Garza to return for senior season
Aug 03, 2020
BY TODD KIMM RADIO IOWA SPORTS - Iowa All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year Luka Garza announced on Sunday that he is returning for his senior season. “My heart is in Iowa City,” said…
Coronavirus drug trial volunteers needed
Aug 03, 2020
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA NEWS - Testing is now underway on a potential coronavirus vaccine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The first batch of volunteer patients was given doses of the experimental…
Iowa doctors rally for statewide mask mandate
Aug 03, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA NEWS - Physicians from around the state gathered on the Iowa Capitol steps this weekend to call on Governor Reynolds to either issue a statewide mask mandate — or at…
Luke Combs Gets Hitched!
Aug 03, 2020
Congratulations are in order for Luke Combs. The singer married fiancée Nicole Hocking in Florida this weekend. "Despite the threat of a hurricane, the couple had a lovely intimate ceremony and will be celebrating with…