Fed raises key rate by quarter-point despite bank turmoil
Mar 23, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped…
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On 73-20 vote, House passes carbon pipeline bill
Mar 23, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa House has overwhelmingly voted to require at least 90% of miles along proposed carbon pipeline routes be voluntarily secured before the government’s eminent domain authority could be…
Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Thanks Fans For 'Overwhelming Support' After Assault
Mar 23, 2023
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen recently took to social media to thank fans for their overwhelming support and good wishes after being attacked outside his hotel in Florida on March 12. "Thank you everyone for…
Pella City Council Moves Forward with Indoor Rec Center Design
Mar 23, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met this week and discussed the schematic design of the proposed Indoor Recreation Center. The meeting began with several citizens of Pella speaking out against moving forward with…
Clark Tabbed as Naismith Player of the Year Finalist
Mar 22, 2023
IOWA CITY, IA -- University of Iowa junior guard Caitlin Clark was named a Naismith Trophy Finalist on Tuesday. 2023 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy, symbolic of the most outstanding players in men’s and women’s college basketball. This…
Superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemic
Mar 22, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it, according to a new study. The COVID-19 pandemic likely drove…
DOT, AAA team up on traffic safety
Mar 22, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Department of Transportation and Triple-A Iowa are working together to highlight the need for drivers to improve their habits to cut traffic fatalities. The DOT's Andrea Henry says…
Talking Heads Concert Film 'Stop Making Sense' To Be Re-Released In Theaters
Mar 22, 2023
Talking Heads have announced they will re-release their 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense in theaters in a newly restored 4K version. Along with the announcement, the band released a fun teaser video that shows…
Oskaloosa, Ottumwa Among Nearly 2 Dozen School Districts to Receive Swatting Calls
Mar 22, 2023
DES MOINES -- Yesterday, about two dozen school districts across Iowa - including the Oskaloosa and Ottumwa school districts - received “swatting calls” that referend an alleged active shooter scenario. According to Department of Public…
Statesmen Shotgun Sports Repeat as National Champions
Mar 21, 2023
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Competing under a new governing body, the results remained the same for the William Penn shotgun sports team as it again brought home the top prize after winning the Division IV…