by Matt Kelley | May 31, 2010 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters
Two children have died in separate boating accidents in Iowa, while a family of four escaped injury when their boat was destroyed on the Mississippi River. The Department of Natural Resources reports a 10-year-old boy was killed on Storm Lake in northwest Iowa this...
by Matt Kelley | May 31, 2010 | Human Interest, Outdoors
This time of year is considered prime fishing season in Iowa. That’s because many species of fish are spawning, so they’re more aggressive and close to shore. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has created an interactive, online map to help people...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 31, 2010 | Human Interest, Military
On this Memorial Day, people across Iowa and nationwide are honoring the valiant men and women who’ve fought for the freedoms we enjoy. A small museum honoring veterans will be opening for the first time today in the north-central Iowa community of Williams....
by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 31, 2010 | Human Interest
The state’s Character Counts program is seeking nominations for its annual awards which honor outstanding individual Iowans, schools, sports teams and businesses. Amy Smit, coordinator of the program, says there are several types of awards they’ll be...
by Matt Kelley | May 31, 2010 | Crime & Courts
A Columbus, Nebraska man is charged in the shooting death of a rest area worker in eastern Iowa. Peter Riggs, 31, was arrested Sunday in Johnson County. He’s accused of killing Jeffrey McAdam, 46, of Victor. The shooting occurred sometime between 7:30 and 8:00...
