by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 2, 2024 | News, Outdoors
It’s springtime and Iowans are likely to start noticing more infestations of the emerald ash borer, which has been found in 98 of Iowa’s 99 counties. Mike Kintner, an entomologist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture, says the tree-killing insects can...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Apr 1, 2024 | News, Politics & Government
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he hopes Iowa officials reconsider the decision to turn down additional federal food assistance in the summer for about 240,000 Iowa children from low income households. “I’m hopeful that at some point in time...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Mar 29, 2024 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
Organizers of an annual Christian music festival held in northwest Iowa are hoping to break an attendance record that was set long ago by the Ku Klux Klan. Rob Roozeboom, founder and president of Rise Ministries, says they discovered a KKK rally nearly a century ago...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Mar 28, 2024 | Human Interest, News
A lifelong Iowan and author is releasing her second book showcasing the state’s many attractions. Sara Broers says her book, “Perfect Day Iowa,” details dozens of places to visit from Sioux City to the Quad Cities, to be entertained by a wide array...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Mar 27, 2024 | Education, News, Politics & Government
Clear Lake High School is one of four school districts to receive a national U.S.D.A. award for its efforts to improve the nutritional quality of meals for students. Clear Lake reduced sodium in menu items by using spices, more fresh local foods and some low- or...