by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 30, 2012 | Military, News
A sailor who lost portions of his legs and arms in a bombing in Afghanistan is returning home to Iowa today. This will be Taylor Morris’ first trip to his hometown of Cedar Falls since the May 3rd bomb blast. Morris’ story has spread online with a...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 30, 2012 | Education, News, Weather
Some Iowa schools are dismissing early today because of the heat and local law enforcement is reminding motorists to be on the lookout for school buses. Mark Domino, of the Iowa State Patrol’s Mason City office, says drivers need to pay close attention today and...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 30, 2012 | Human Interest, Military, News
A non-profit group that helps veterans and their families is opening its national headquarters in Forest City with an open house today. The Family Alliance for Veterans of America, or FAVA, provides information, education, advocacy and support. FAVA national...
by O. Kay Henderson | Aug 30, 2012 | News, Politics & Government
The state’s top two Republican elected officials spoke to Iowa Republican National Convention delegates this morning, but both chose to focus on Democrat Barack Obama’s failings rather than on Mitt Romney’s attributes. Governor Terry Branstad spoke...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 30, 2012 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News, Top Story
About a third of the state, 32 counties across western, northwestern and northern Iowa are under a Red Flag Warning today due to the risk of extreme fire conditions. National Weather Service meteorologist, Rod Donovan, says there’s the potential for fast-moving...