On National Bacon Day, reflecting on Iowa’s role in bacon production
Dec 30, 2019
BY O. KAY HENDERSON This is National Bacon Day and Iowa plays a key role in providing the 1.1 billion servings of bacon consumed in the U.S. this year. Iowa is the number one pork-producing state.…
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Both bumpy and bright spots in Iowa’s economy this decade
Dec 26, 2019
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Economists taking stock as Iowa enters the 2020s indicate this decade has been a “bumpy ride” for key sectors, like agriculture and technology. Iowa State University ag economist Chad…
Judge Rules on Bahena Rivera's Motion to Suppress Evidence
Dec 24, 2019
District Judge Joel Yates has issued an ruling on Cristhian Bahena Rivera's Motion to Suppress Evidence finding that the majority of evidence and testimony at issue is admissible for use at trial. In his Monday…
Oskaloosa church serving Christmas dinner
Dec 23, 2019
As they have for the past few years, Central United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa will be serving a Community Dinner on Christmas Day. Candace Slobe, one of the organizers of the dinner, says it’s an…
Osky Police using analytics to solve crimes
Dec 20, 2019
For the last year, Oskaloosa Police have been using computer data to help solve crimes. The Police have been using a program called SpotCrime to show on a map of the city where crimes are…
As expected, party-line split in Iowa delegation on impeachment vote
Dec 19, 2019
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The three Iowa Democrats serving in the U.S. House voted to impeach President Trump tonight. Congressman Steve King, the only Iowa Republican in the delegation, opposed it. He said earlier this afternoon…
Brown resigns at Oskaloosa Main Street
Dec 18, 2019
Oskaloosa Main Street is looking for a new executive director. Emily Brown is resigning her job effective December 31. She has held the position for two and a half years. Brown says she wants to…
Carter sues father and criminal investigators
Dec 16, 2019
A Knoxville man who was found responsible for his mother's death at a civil trial but acquitted at a murder trial is now suing criminal investigators and his father. Forty-seven-year-old Jason Carter filed a federal lawsuit…
Two arrested after Jasper County chase
Dec 13, 2019
Two men from Newton were arrested Thursday night (12/12) in connection with a stolen vehicle in Jasper County. Around 6:30pm, an off-duty Newton Police Officer saw a stolen vehicle near Baxter. That officer had taken…
Sanders & Warren campaign in area Sunday
Dec 13, 2019
A couple of Democratic Presidential candidates will be in the area on Sunday (12/15). Vermont US Senator Bernie Sanders will hold two rallies on Sunday: one at Fairfield High School at 2:20pm and the other…