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Iowa HHS director Kelly Garcia resigns
Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that Iowa Department of Health and Human Services director Kelly Garcia has resigned and will leave the agency next month. Garcia started with the state
Tips so Iowans with kids can spot secret vaping hoodies
Iowa parents are being warned about how stealthy vaping products are becoming, and that they’ll need to be even more vigilant to prevent their kids from getting hooked. Michelle Gilbertson,
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 9/22/25
Class 5A 1. Waukee Northwest (4-0), LW #1 vs DSM East 2. WDM Valley (3-1), LW #3 @ Indianola 3. Dowling Catholic (3-1), LW #4 vs Waterloo West 4. Iowa

Officials Gather for “Donuts and Disasters”
Emergency Managers from across Northwest Iowa joined local officials and state legislators in Cherokee on September 18th for “Donuts and Disasters,” a community event highlighting the vital role of Emergency

Study: Orange City Area Health System Generated Over $100 Million in Local Impact in 2024
Orange City Area Health System contributed significantly to the region’s economy last year, generating 1,130 jobs and adding $58.4 million, according to a new report from the Iowa Hospital Association
Health official in Des Moines says COVID shots should still be widely accessible
Local health officials in Iowa say they’re encouraged by new recommendations for the COVID-19 shot passed by a federal panel. The CDC recommends the shot for most adults and advises
Acclaimed film ‘Pieowa’ documents Iowans’ love of baking, eating pies
A southeast Iowa woman has made the transition from writer to filmmaker and believes pie is more than just a savory meal or a delicious dessert, so much more that
Senator Joni Ernst says next generation equipped to take the helm
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says her decision not to run for reelection is the “right one,” for several reasons. Ernst spoke with Radio Iowa this weekend and brought up her
Speakers at Iowa event honor, define Charlie Kirk’s legacy
The legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was at the center of this weekend’s Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition gathering in Des Moines. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the
NW Iowa farmer appointed state director of USDA Rural Development
President Trump has appointed a farmer and long-time state legislator from Rockwell City to serve as State Director for USDA Rural Development. Mike Sexton, a fourth generation farmer, resigned from