One third of Iowa counties rated 'maternity care deserts' by March of Dimes
Aug 01, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A new report has found 33 Iowa counties are considered maternity care deserts. The report from the March of Dimes defines a maternity care desert as a county with…
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Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1
Jul 31, 2023
DES MOINES -- Pheasant hunters in the northern half of Iowa had an excellent season last year, and many are looking forward to what 2023 has in store. The fall forecast will be based on…
Pate urges Iowans to learn, do more about human trafficking
Jul 28, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Sunday is “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is challenging Iowans to use the opportunity to learn something and do something about…
State senator Adrian Dickey arrested on RAGBRAI, charged with simple misdemeanor
Jul 27, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A state legislator riding on RAGBRAI has been charged with interference with official acts for refusing to move off a road. State Senator Adrian Dickey, a Republican from Packwood,…
Scammers expected to try and take advantage of student loan uncertainty
Jul 26, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A recent court ruling means thousands of people will need to restart payments on their student loans this fall after more than three years of delays, and Iowans are being…
Man wanted by central Iowa police takes own life following chase
Jul 25, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Police say a suspect in an assault and kidnapping in central Iowa took his own life in southeast Iowa after being chased by the Iowa State Patrol and other…
Statewide Speed Awareness Day is This Wednesday
Jul 24, 2023
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s 2023 daily traffic fatality count is over 20% higher than the 5-year average: an alarming trend. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is teaming up with law enforcement to keep drivers and…
Steamy heat wave due to arrive just in time for RAGBRAI
Jul 21, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Those thousands of bicyclists who will trek across Iowa next week will face many challenges, not the least of which will be Iowa’s summer heat. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at the…
Reynolds’ update on her state gov’t realignment plan
Jul 20, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds says more than 2600 state employees have transitioned to a different state agency after her state government reorganization plan took effect July 1. The number of…
Researchers Reveal County-Level Alzheimer's Prevalence Estimates
Jul 19, 2023
AMSTERDAM -- The first-ever county-level estimates of the prevalence of people with Alzheimer’s dementia — in all 3,142 United States counties — were released today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and…