A state audit released today shows a former county government employee in eastern Iowa used the county's charge account to purchase thousands of dollars of gasoline for his personal vehicle. Former Benton County Conservation Department director William Heber left office shortly after he was … [Read more...]
KIIC, Albia
“From the day Radio Iowa went on the air, our newsroom immediately grew in numbers without adding any expense! Having several additional reporters at our disposal instantly gave our station greater credibility in the news business. What a watershed moment for local radio! One centrally located … [Read more...]
KLGA, Algona
“Congratulations on your 25th annivesary. I have been involved with small market Iowa radio stations that have had a relationship with Radio Iowa for about that long. It has been a pleasure to work with Radio Iowa and it's excellent staff. At KLGA we have a great appreciation for Radio Iowa's … [Read more...]
Nice shout-out from our sister network in South Carolina
KWBG, Boone
“With a small news staff…okay, a news staff of one…we don’t have the manpower to scour various news sources each and every day. Radio Iowa provides us with stories that are important to our listeners; and, they come from the perspective of Iowans. Reports from Radio Iowa News and Sports are a … [Read more...]
WOW, Omaha/Council Bluffs
Roster of Radio Iowa Reporters
Dennis Sutterer -- May, 1987 through May, 1994 Todd Kimm -- June, 1987 through current day O. Kay Henderson -- June, 1987 through current day Bob Pyle -- June, 1988 through August, 1989 Bob Rasmus -- September, 1989 through May, 1992 Vern Beachy -- May, 1992 through April, 1995 Jordan … [Read more...]
KSIB, Creston
“As a small market radio station, Radio Iowa has been great in providing us News from the State Capitol and other parts of the State that we would otherwise not be able to cover. KSIB has had a long standing relationship with Radio Iowa and appreciate the professional approach to broadcasting that … [Read more...]
KMAQ, Maquoketa
“I was at an IBA convention 25 years ago and remember having a beer with Steve Mays and Roger Gardner. I listened as they told me about the ‘coming’ of Radio Iowa. I was excited as I really thought it was going to make KMAQ a better station, and it has! When I started at KMAQ 54 years ago, we had to … [Read more...]