Don’t let bacteria ruin those happy holiday leftovers
One of the perks for Iowans who are hosting big family gatherings during the holidays is getting to nosh on those leftovers for days on end, but to enjoy all […]
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North Pole Update
DNR gives winter fishing updates
If your Christmas break includes plans for ice fishing, the latest fishing report from the DNR indicates solid ice conditions across several area lakes. Here’s a quick summary of the […]
Iowa’s opioid overdose deaths on pace to be below last year
State Health Data shows deaths from opioid overdoses have dropped significantly this year. Numbers through October of this year show 125 Iowans have died from opioid overdoses and the state […]
Business groups back cut in unemployment tax
A coalition of businesses that employs 160-thousand Iowans is calling for a reduction in the taxes Iowa businesses pay into the state fund that pays out unemployment benefits. Joe Murphy […]
Episode 40 – Melissa’s Story
Piet is joined by Shawn Scholten from Creative Living Center and Melissa, who shares about losing her cousin, Ryan, to suicide.
Bird flu, other factors send egg prices up
Egg prices have reached a record high in the U.S. and the Iowa Egg Council says bird flu is the biggest reason for the price jump . ISU Extension poultry […]
Watch for signs of trouble in older loved ones during holiday visits
The holidays are a time for family gatherings, and some Iowans might notice changes in a loved ones’ cognitive abilities that warrant further investigation. Lauren Livingston, spokeswoman for the Iowa […]
Iowa Medical Society says residencies key to recruiting doctors
Leaders in the Iowa Medical Society say there’s an acute shortage of physicians in Iowa and now is the time to take steps to start attracting younger doctors to complete […]
Large Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs this Christmas Eve
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $970 million for tonight’s drawing. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says they were just talking at the recent Lottery Board meeting […]