NEWS

DES MOINES – Recent rainfall improved drought conditions across the state, however, areas of northwest Iowa remain under a drought watch, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Statewide precipitation for March totaled 1.97 inches,…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces numerous felony charges after authorities say an investigation revealed that he had been sexually abusing multiple juveniles. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, the investigation began on Tuesday, March…

Billy Idol has announced new summer 2026 U.S. tour dates. After touring venues across the U.S., Europe and Latin America, the next leg of his highly successful world tour, called "It's A Nice Day To…Tour…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s intense bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 21 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $3.64 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell…

OSKALOOSA -- The William Penn men's lacrosse team is right in the mix heading into its toughest stretch of the campaign as the NAIA released its fourth top-10 poll Wednesday. WPU (8-1, 5-0 Heart), which…

OTTUMWA – A Disaster Assistance Center is now open in Ottumwa after Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Wapello County this week. The disaster proclamation was issued in response to severe weather that…

Beatles legend Ringo Starr recently released a new single, "Choose Love," from his upcoming solo album, Long Long Road. "No matter what you choose, 'Choose Love,'" Ringo said on social media. "I just love that…

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his threats to unleash a bombing campaign that would…

By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans can now purchase a specialty license plate with a blank space that allows them to stick on a state-approved decal from any of several dozen non-profits. Tim Paluch, spokesman…