State identifies six of the Iowa’s deadliest roads, posts warning signs
Nov 08, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) New yellow-and-white warning signs are now posted on six segments of roadways across Iowa, stretches that are among the most dangerous in the state. The Iowa Department of Transportation is…
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Reynolds backs DeSantis, says he’ll ‘put country first…not himself’
Nov 07, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds is joining Republicans who’ve expressed doubts of Donald Trump’s chances of regaining the White House and has endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president. Reynolds joined…
Reynolds set to endorse DeSantis before Iowa Caucuses
Nov 06, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds will endorse Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis this evening at a rally in Des Moines according to sources familiar with the governor’s plans. Reynolds has appeared…
New center aims to help Iowa veterans, family members become entrepreneurs
Nov 03, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Veterans Day is next week and the Iowa district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is promoting a new center devoted to helping those who’ve served our country in…
Attorney General Bird Announces Settlement with Company That Deceived Iowa Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Nov 02, 2023
DES MOINES -- Yesterday, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a settlement with Summit Software Systems, Inc. and its owner Robert Boligan for their deceptive business practices. The Attorney General’s office alleged that the company…
3 northwest Iowa turkey operations hit with bird flu this month
Nov 01, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State and federal officials have confirmed bird flu has hit a third commercial turkey operation in northwest Iowa. The facility is in Buena Vista County and had about 30,000…
UI expert: Distracted walking could put trick-or-treaters at risk
Oct 31, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Most of us have heard how dangerous distracted driving can be, and how the number-one distraction is our phones, but distracted walking can be equally as deadly, especially with Halloween tomorrow. Elizabeth…
Dry crops lead to issues during harvest
Oct 30, 2023
By Brian Fancher (Radio Iowa) The dry weather has created some yield loss in soybean and cornfields in north-central Iowa. ISU Extension Field Agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says some soybean pods were shattering in the fields…
Think Safety Before Opening Day of Pheasant Season
Oct 27, 2023
DES MOINES -- Hunters heading to the field for the opening weekend of pheasant season are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out. Jamie Cook, hunter education coordinator with the Iowa Department of Natural…
Governor wholeheartedly backs investigation of UI, ISU athletes accused of illegal gambling
Oct 26, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds is suggesting it was a tip that led state agents to investigate whether there was illegal gambling among male athletes at the University of Iowa and…