Soybean harvest past 50%, corn nears 30%
Oct 13, 2021
BY DAR DANIELSON The weather has favored farmers and they’ve been able to bring in a lot of corn and beans. The U.S.D.A. says close to 30% of the corn harvest is now complete statewide —…
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Study makes suggestions for retiring coal power plants
Oct 12, 2021
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR A new study commissioned by the Iowa Environmental Council finds Iowa communities that are home to coal-fired power plants should be proactive about planning for those facilities to close. Iowa is home…
UAW turns down John Deere contract offer
Oct 11, 2021
Members of the United Auto Workers union have turned down a collective bargaining agreement with John Deere and Company. Sunday’s (10/10) vote means there could be a strike at John Deere. Brad Morris, vice president…
Bob Krause announces third bid for U.S. Senate seat
Oct 08, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A fourth candidate has announced he intends to compete in the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2022 Primary for U.S. Senate and the chance to challenge Republican Chuck Grassley’s bid for…
New drop off sites in 7 cities for at-home Test Iowa kits
Oct 07, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON State officials have now confirmed more than 6600 Iowans have died of Covid and the number of Covid patients in Iowa hospitals has ticked up in the past week. Nearly 10,000 Iowans…
Iowa lawmakers vote down redistricting plan
Oct 06, 2021
The Iowa Legislature has rejected the first set of redistricting maps drawn by a state agency, raising concerns that majority Republicans may opt to insert politics into Iowa’s nonpartisan process. The nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency…
Supply chain issues still making Christmas gift availability uncertain
Oct 05, 2021
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Supply chain experts are encouraging you to start your holiday shopping now as the hurdles brought on by the pandemic will be similar to last year, with some new challenges. The chair…
Legislature convenes Tuesday to consider Iowa redistricting Plan 1
Oct 04, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - This is the week Iowans will find out if the first plan for redrawing the boundaries for congressional and legislative districts will become law for the next decade. The…
Field of Dreams site near Dyersville sold
Oct 01, 2021
BY DAR DANIELSON Iowa’s most famous baseball field is getting a new owner. A group lead by Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas announced today it has purchased a controlling interest in the Field of Dreams…
Coronavirus update
Sep 30, 2021
Two people from Mahaska County, two from Wapello County and one from Keokuk County have died from coronavirus over the past week. The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 80 additional COVID-19 deaths as of…