Feeding America study finds Iowa food insecurity getting worse
May 16, 2024
By Pat Powers and Natalie Krebs (Radio Iowa) Feeding America’s latest annual study shows that the hunger problem in Iowa is getting worse. Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book says the new “Map the…
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Ottumwa PD Investigator Recognized for Victim Services
May 16, 2024
OTTUMWA -- On May 13, 2024, Ottumwa Police Investigator Jeremy Tosh was recognized by the United States Attorneys’ Offices for the Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa. Investigator Tosh was selected as a recipient of…
Bruce Springsteen's 'Born In The U.S.A.' To Be Reissued On Vinyl For 40th Anniversary
May 15, 2024
Sony Music will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's classic album Born In The U.S.A. on June 14 with a special-edition release featuring new colored vinyl and expanded packaging. Arriving via translucent red LP,…
Parker Named UI Deputy Director of Athletics
May 15, 2024
IOWA CITY -- The University of Iowa Athletics Department has named Joe Parker as Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer. The announcement was made Tuesday by Beth Goetz, Henry B. and…
Sun shoots out biggest solar flare in almost 2 decades, but Earth should be out of the way this time
May 15, 2024
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The sun produced its biggest flare in nearly two decades Tuesday, just days after severe solar storms pummeled Earth and created dazzling northern lights in unaccustomed places. “Not done yet!”…
Wet fields slow corn and bean planting
May 15, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Planting progress was slowed again last week by wet conditions. The U.S.D.A. crop report says there just two days suitable for field work due to the rain. The amount of…
Primary Candidate Forum for Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Set for Tomorrow
May 15, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Central Committee is hosting a candidate forum for the Board of Supervisor race between Incumbent Mark Groenendyk from the Leighton area, and challenger Brandon Terpstra of Richland Township. This race…
Ringo Starr Reacts To Restored Beatles Documentary 'Let It Be'
May 14, 2024
Reacting to the newly restored version of The Beatles documentary "Let It Be", Ringo Starr gave his thumbs up. When "Let It Be" premiered in 1970, it was met with negative reviews as it painted…
Bluder Announces Retirement, Jensen Named Head Coach
May 14, 2024
IOWA CITY -- Lisa Bluder announced on Monday her retirement from coaching after 40 years as a collegiate head coach, including 24 at the University of Iowa. Jan Jensen, who has served the last 20…
'Judge Judy' Sheindlin sues for defamation over National Enquirer, InTouch Weekly stories
May 14, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — “Judge Judy” Sheindlin sued the parent company of the National Enquirer and InTouch Weekly on Monday for a story that she said falsely claimed that she was trying to help the Menendez brothers get a…