Iowans can now submit the names of their mentors and local heroes
(Radio Iowa) – Nominations are now being taken for the 2025 Iowa Character Awards, to recognize Iowans who go above and beyond as leaders, volunteers and role models in their communities. Amy Smit, spokeswoman for Character Counts
This month, the planets really will align over Iowa, well, sort of
(Radio Iowa) – Iowans who bundle up to brave the evening chill will be able to see a relatively rare event in the January night sky, what some are calling the Parade of Planets. Allison Jaynes, a
St. Joseph man sentenced to 64 years in prison for child molestation
Timothy Brown/Buchanan County Sheriff’s photo By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post A 52-year-old St. Joseph man convicted by a Buchanan County jury of child molestation has been sentenced to 64 years in prison. Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge
Jon Patterson easily wins race for Missouri House speaker over right-wing challenger
House Speaker Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, speaks to reporters Wednesday after defeating Republican rival Justin Sparks. (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications) BY: RUDI KELLER AND CLARA BATES Missouri Independent The Republican from Lee’s Summit received 152 votes. His rival, state Rep. Justin
Iowa Senator Grassley delivers tribute to Jimmy Carter
(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley — the only current member of congress who was serving when Jimmy Carter was president — says Carter was a man of many talents. Grassley says he and Carter were
St. Joseph native to become next Missouri Adjutant General
Brigadier General Charles D. Hausman/Photo courtesy of Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe’s office By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post Missouri Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe has chosen a St. Joseph native to become the next Missouri Adjutant General. Kehoe will appoint
Thousands evacuate after Los Angeles wildfires leave at least 5 dead, with new fire breaking out
Devastating wildfires continue to burn out of control, sparked by dry conditions and powerful winds, in the greater Los Angeles area. As of Thursday morning have killed at least 5 people and forced 100,000 people to evacuate
President-elect Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in hush money case sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump is seeking intervention from the Supreme Court to block the sentencing in his hush money case in New York, which is scheduled for Friday at 9:30 a.m. Earlier this week, New York Judge Juan
Alicia Keys named 2025 recipient of Dr. Dre Global Impact Award
Alicia Keys will be honored ahead of the 2025 Grammys at the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors. Keys is a 16x Grammy winner, best-selling author, mother, entrepreneur, and became a Broadway producer with her semi-autobiographical play, Hell’s
Coldplay shares ‘All My Love’ director’s cut video starring Dick Van Dyke
The music video for Coldplay’s song “All My Love” stars legendary actor Dick Van Dyke, who recently celebrated his 99th birthday. “All My Love” appears on Coldplay’s album Moon Music, which was released in October. The over