White House advisor says Iowa COVID-19 trends worrisome
Jul 29, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON A key advisor on the White House Coronavirus Task Force says Iowa is among a group of states where mitigation efforts should increase. Dr. Deborah Birx said the concern is rising infection…
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Season Championship Wednesday at Southern Iowa Speedway
Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday night (7/29) is season championship night at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa. Hot laps get under way at 7:15. KBOE-FM’s live coverage starts at 6pm with the pre-race show and racing action at…
Volunteers wanted for Back to School Fair
Jul 29, 2020
If you want to receive back to school supplies from the upcoming Back to School Fair in Oskaloosa, you have until this Friday (7/31) to register. You can do that at the United Way of…
States resist mask rules as Midwest virus uptick stirs alarm
Jul 29, 2020
By AMY FORLITI, LEAH WILLINGHAM and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The baseball season descended deeper into crisis Tuesday, states like Mississippi and South Carolina cast about for more hospital beds, and governors in…
Elton John's Ex-Wife Seeking £3 Million In Lawsuit Over Memoir
Jul 29, 2020
Elton John is being sued by his ex-wife Renate Blauel for 3 million pounds, alleging that the legendary musician's autobiography "Me" and biopic Rocketman violated their divorce terms. Blauel claims that the autobiography and biopic…
COVID-19 outbreak reported at juvenile facility
Jul 28, 2020
Authorities in Iowa reported an outbreak of coronavirus at Iowa’s detention center and school for male juvenile offenders in Eldora. Twelve students and five staff members at Eldora Boys State Training School have tested positive…
Environmental group calls for overhaul of Iowa ag economy, better race relations
Jul 28, 2020
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR The Iowa chapter of the Sierra Club is calling for a climate adaptation plan and other policies to overhaul the state’s agricultural economy. The group calls for changes to make farming more…
Albia wins 3A State Softball opener
Jul 28, 2020
It only took four innings for Albia to show why it’s the top seed in the Class 3A State Softball Tournament. The Lady D’s defeated Creston 12-0 in four innings Monday (7/27) in the 3A…
Fed wrestles with its next moves as virus stalls US economy
Jul 28, 2020
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials are grappling this week with the timing and scope of their next policy moves at a time when the raging viral pandemic has weakened the U.S.…
Physicians ask Governor Reynolds to make masks mandatory
Jul 28, 2020
Iowa physician groups are urging Governor Kim Reynolds to order the public to wear masks as cases continue to rise. The Des Moines Register reports that the Iowa Medical Society and 14 other health-professional groups said Monday…