STATE NEWS
Rose Hill man wins $25,000 Iowa Lottery prize
Jul 15, 2020 by Rick Watts
A man from Rose Hill has won a $25,000 prize in the Iowa Lottery. Otto Samuels of Rose Hill won the ninth of 18 top prizes in the Iowa Lottery’s “Cash Spectacular” InstaPlay game. Samuels bought…
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ISU research shows 37.5% of 16-24 year olds lost jobs this spring
Jul 14, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - New Iowa State University research suggests young people between the ages of 16 and 24 have been hardest hit by job losses during the pandemic. ISU economics professor John…
Ottumwa 1st grader wins prize for invention
Jul 13, 2020 by Rick Watts
There’s a sharp young inventor in Ottumwa who finished first in his grade at the National Invention Convention. Charles Smith, a student at Eisenhower Elementary in Ottuwma, earned the award for his invention that he…
Property tax deadline is July 25
Jul 09, 2020 by Rick Watts
Here's a reminder that Governor Reynolds’ deadline extension for property tax payments, motor vehicle renewals and title transfers, along with driver’s license renewals are set to expire on July 25. Mahaska County Treasurer Connie Van…
Governor says trooper acted appropriately in incident involving BLM protester
Jul 08, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Governor Kim Reynolds says the state trooper who hit a Black Lives Matter protester last week while driving her did nothing wrong. The protester, who was not hurt, has…
Grassley encourages Iowans to wear a face mask when they’re not at home
Jul 07, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Senator Chuck Grassley plans to attend events in 29 different Iowa counties over the next two weeks — and he’ll be wearing a face covering everywhere he goes and…
Vista Woods taken off state coronavirus outbreak list
Jul 06, 2020 by Rick Watts
An Ottumwa long-term care facility has been taken off the state’s list of coronavirus outbreaks. Vista Woods Care Center had been placed on the outbreak list after 36 residents tested positive for COVID-19. 20 of…
State sees increase in excessive speed on roadways during pandemic
Jul 03, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Several state agencies are getting together to try and put the brakes on some of the drivers in the state who have been taking advantage of reduced traffic on the…
Protesters, police clash outside Iowa Capitol
Jul 02, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - Des Moines police and state patrol troopers arrested 17 Black Lives Matter protesters at the Iowa Capitol Wednesday afternoon. Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek said officers arrested three…
BLM protester hit by driver of governor’s SUV
Jul 01, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The state trooper driving the governor’s SUV Tuesday hit a Black Lives Matter activist who stood in front of the vehicle in an attempt to speak with Govenror Reynolds.…
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