by Matt Kelley | Jan 31, 2013 | News, Politics & Government
Saying America is facing a “retirement crisis,” Iowa Senator Tom Harkin is proposing legislation to create a new way for people to sock away money for their golden years. Harkin, a Democrat, says a new study has found workers across the country simply...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jan 31, 2013 | Crime & Courts, News
The death of an elderly man in Cedar Rapids nearly two weeks ago is now being treated as a homicide. Police Chief Wayne Jerman says a resident near Kirkwood Community College called police on January 18 to report the front door to a neighbor’s home at 107 Gas...
by Todd Kimm | Jan 31, 2013 | Sports
After losing a second half lead in a loss at Missouri State on Sunday Drake made the key plays down the stretch at Southern Illinois. Richard Carter’s three pointer gave the Bulldogs the lead for good with just more than a minute to play in a 61-56 victory over...
by O. Kay Henderson | Jan 31, 2013 | News, Politics & Government, Recreation / Entertainment
A bill that would shield Iowa cities from lawsuits over some sledding accidents on city property has cleared an initial hurdle at the statehouse. Jessica Harder, a lobbyist for the Iowa League of Cities, said the immunity from lawsuits would only apply to accidents...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jan 31, 2013 | News, Weather
State Climatologist Harry Hilaker told a group of farmers and other crop production officials attending a seminar this week in Le Mars that it is likely the drought will continue through this upcoming crop season. While Hillaker says the drought will continue, he also...
