by Radio Iowa Contributor | Oct 31, 2011 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
A 74-year-old Ogden man died Saturday in a farm accident near Pilot Mound in Boone County. Reportedly, Richard Shaw and his son, 54-year-old Michael Shaw of Ogden, were spreading anhydrous ammonia on a farm field when an anhydrous tank hose broke off causing a cloud...
by Dar Danielson | Oct 31, 2011 | News, Weather
The Iowa Utilities Board is encouraging low-income Iowans to check into the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program know as LIHEAP. Board spokesman, Rob Hillesland says LIHEAP provides some monetary help with heating bills, and can also provide protection if you...
by Matt Kelley | Oct 31, 2011 | Business, News, Weather
As furnaces are switched on for the season, some Iowans may be a bit leery of looming utility bills, but industry officials say supplies of natural gas are plentiful as we head into November. Chris McGill, with the American Gas Association, says the U.S. Department of...
by Matt Kelley | Oct 31, 2011 | Human Interest, News
Today marks the deadline for Iowans to nominate a person they consider to be a “hero” for possible recognition during the upcoming Iowa/Nebraska football game. The American Red Cross and Hy-Vee will present the “Heroes Game” award to one Iowan...
by O. Kay Henderson | Oct 31, 2011 | News, Politics & Government, Top Story
The Des Moines Register “Iowa Poll” released this weekend shows a new candidate has emerged as a leading challenger to Mitt Romney in Iowa. Former Godfather’s Pizza executive Herman Cain had 23 percent support in the poll. Romney had 22 percent. Ron...
