NEWS

This week (August 11-17) is American Wind Week.  It’s part of a statewide effort across the state to promote local investments in wind energy.  Oskaloosa Mayor David Krutzfeldt has signed a proclamation recognizing American Wind…

The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger is selling prints of a range of his own, limited-edition artwork to benefit the Rock Against MS Foundation. Available in three sizes, one of the paintings was inspired by the band's "Light My Fire"…

By LISA MARIE PANE In the aftermath of the back-to-back shooting massacres in Texas and Ohio, the debate over gun control has returned to the National Rifle Association and its immense power to stymie any significant legislation…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Sixteen Democratic presidential candidates will attend what organizers are calling a “gun sense forum” tomorrow in Des Moines. Former Vice President Joe Biden previewed his remarks yesterday, telling reporters…

The Byrds' Roger McGuinn has declined an offer from David Crosby for a possible reunion. Crosby had asked his former Byrds bandmate in a tweet whether he was interested in reuniting for "a couple of…

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page spoke recently about his meeting with The Yardbirds' Jeff Beck. Beck's sister, who was attending an Arts College in Epsom, heard about Page's knack with the guitar in the early…

By ROGELIO V. SOLIS and JEFF AMY MORTON, Miss. (AP) — U.S. immigration officials raided seven Mississippi chicken processing plants Wednesday, arresting 680 mostly Latino workers in the largest workplace sting in at least a…

From the Oskaloosa Indians to the Iowa Hawkeyes.  According to several online sources, kicker Aaron Blom has agreed to be a preferred walk-on at Iowa in the fall of 2020.  Blom is going into his…

Oskaloosa High senior to be Xavier Foster, has whittled his list of favored colleges to five. Foster, a seven foot center who helped the Indians win the Class 3A State boys’ basketball championship in March,…

 Story and Photo by Dennis Morrice, (KLEM, Le Mars) RADIO IOWA - The iconic “butter cow” has been a part of the annual Iowa State Fair since 1911 and Sarah Pratt of West Des Moines…