Another try at redistricting Iowa's Congressional districts
Oct 19, 2021
An agency will release a second attempt at redrawing Iowa’s congressional and legislative district lines this week, and the response from Republicans could make clear whether they intend to stick with the state’s nonpartisan process…
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Remains identified as Xavior Harrelson
Oct 18, 2021
Remains found northwest of Montezuma on September 30th are confirmed to be those of Xavior Harrelson. Xavior was reported missing from his Montezuma home on May 27th—shortly before his 11th birthday. The cause of death has not…
Cedar Rapids teen charged after telling police he killed his parents
Oct 15, 2021
BY DAR DANIELSON Cedar Rapids police say a 17-year-old is charged with two counts of first-degree murder after they found him outside a northeast side home covered in blood and he told them he’d killed his…
Report ranks Iowa 18th for child obesity rate
Oct 14, 2021
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - A new report finds about one in every six Iowa kids is obese, which is on par with national figures. Jamie Bussel is a senior program officer with the Robert…
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 —…
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…