Next week, hotel and motel employees in Cedar Rapids will undergo training in how to spot the victims of sexual exploitation. It’s part of a […]
Two officials to reveal crucial state budget details tomorrow (AUDIO)
There’s likely to be a “big reveal” tomorrow at the statehouse. Governor Kim Reynolds has the authority to withdraw up to $50 million from the state’s […]
Iowa’s governor backs Graham-Cassidy health care bill in U.S. Senate (AUDIO)
Kim Reynolds is among the 21 Republican governors who are pressing Republican senators to pass the latest alternative for repealing ObamaCare. “Right now, this is […]
Fog a factor in death of garbage truck driver in Benton County accident
Fog played a role in a fatal crash this morning in eastern Iowa’s Benton County. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. at an intersection on […]
Board of Regents proposal requests more state funding with scholarship promise
The Board of Regents will consider a plan to ask the governor and state lawmakers for more funding when they meet next week. The board […]
Air Force cadets get a look at Iowa Guard operations in Sioux City, Des Moines
Forty cadets from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs flew to Sioux City and then Des Moines this past weekend aboard an […]
Sheldon man dies after being trapped in river under lawn mower
A man is dead following an accident at the Sheldon Golf and Country Club Monday morning. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office got a 911 call […]
ISU expert advises breaks for farmers to keep on top of safety
This is National Farm Safety Week. It is designed to call attention to the dangers of farming, especially during harvest season. Iowa State University Extension […]
Politics & Government
Two officials to reveal crucial state budget details tomorrow (AUDIO)
There’s likely to be a “big reveal” tomorrow at the statehouse. Governor Kim Reynolds has the authority to withdraw up to $50 million from the state’s cash reserves to cover expenses in last year’s state budget. If the deficit is larger than that, Reynolds will have to call the legislature back in special session this fall to […]
Business & Economy
August saw unemployment inch up slightly
The state unemployment rate edged up to 3.3% in August after sitting at 3.2% the last two months. Iowa Workforce Development spokesman Cory Kelly says the state saw it’s fourth straight increase in non-farm employment even though the unemployment rate went up. And he says Iowa’s labor force participation rate staid steady at 68.4%, which […]
Sports
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9-18-17
Class 4A 1. Dowling Catholic (4-0), LW #1 vs Sioux City West 2. Iowa City West (4-0), LW #2 vs #3 Cedar Rapids Prairie 3. Cedar Rapids Prairie (4-0), LW #3 @ #2 Iowa City West 4. WDM Valley (3-1), LW #4 @ Fort Dodge 5. Lewis Central (4-0), LW #6 vs Urbandale 6. Johnston […]