https://www.radioiowa.com/ Iowa's Radio News Network Fri, 29 May 2026 20:00:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cdn.radioiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LEARFIELD_FAVICON-150x150.png https://www.radioiowa.com/ 32 32 https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/29/iowa-gold-star-military-museum-features-vietnam-history-this-weekend/ Fri, 29 May 2026 19:39:36 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180384 The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge is holding its fifth Annual Vietnam Living History event this Saturday and Sunday. Museum curator Mike Vogt says reinactors will be on hand.  “We have 15 to 20 volunteers that adorn themselves in Vietnam era uniforms, weapons, accoutrements, camp equipage,” he says. A rural State Center […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/29/former-des-moines-superintendent-sentenced-to-prison/ Fri, 29 May 2026 19:26:30 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180381 The former superintendent of the state’s largest school district was sentenced to two years in federal prison today for falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen and illegally possessing firearms. Lawyers for former Des Moines Schools Superintendant Ian Roberts asked for probatation after he pleaded guilty in January to both counts.  Prosectors had asked for […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/29/trump-endorses-feenstra-in-iowa-gop-primary-for-governor/ Fri, 29 May 2026 19:07:49 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180378 President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Randy Feenstra bid for governor. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform. Trump said Feenstra is “MAGA all the way” and “has delivered strong results” for Iowa. Feenstra said he’s “honored and humbled to have earned” Trump’s backing in the Primary. Feenstra called Trump “the greatest president […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/29/isu-researchers-look-at-ties-to-menopause-and-dementia-in-women/ Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:46 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180358 Two new studies from Iowa State University will look at blood flow patterns into the brain during menopause, which could shed light on why women may be more likely to develop conditions like dementia later in life. ISU kinesiology professor Wesley Lefferts says research on menopause is often overlooked because sex hormones strongly vary during […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/29/sherman-says-early-entry-sets-him-apart-in-iowa-gop-governors-race/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:40:49 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180371 Pastor Brad Sherman, a Republican from Williamsburg, says he’s running for governor because there’s been an erosion of constitutional rights in Iowa, including the business closures and other limitations Governor Reynolds ordered six years ago at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “As governor, I’m never going to let that happen again. You know, we’re […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/29/stargazers-will-see-a-blue-micromoon-over-iowa-if-the-weather-cooperates/ Fri, 29 May 2026 14:42:47 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180370 Forecasters say there’s a chance of showers tomorrow night across most of Iowa, but if there’s a break in the clouds, observers looking skyward will be treated to a gorgeous full moon, a rarity called a blue micromoon. Astronomer Paul Temple says the term “blue moon” has been around for decades, like in the phrase […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/29/common-defense-group-endorses-wahls-in-iowas-u-s-senate-race/ Fri, 29 May 2026 14:26:56 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180365 A veterans group called “Common Defense” has endorsed U-S Senate candidate Zach Wahls, a Democrat from Coralville. “We are national grassroots organization of progressive veterans and military families representing over 500,000 members across the country and a then few thousand here (in Iowa), trying to make sure we can get Zach across the finish line,” […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/29/northern-iowa-community-hosts-premiere-bicycle-fest-pro-stunt-riders/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180341 The inaugural Prairie Rock Trails Bike Festival opens today in Mason City, capping off with the official opening of the Prairie Rock Trails Bike Park. The new park is a world-class facility featuring wood boardwalks, jumps, and multiple single-track routes for riders of varying ages and skill levels. Brian Pauly, Mason City’s director of parks […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/29/andrews-iowa-gop-candidate-for-governor-calls-for-ending-early-voting/ Fri, 29 May 2026 06:45:48 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180374 Republican Eddie Andrews, a state legislator from Johnston who’s running for governor, says it’s time to end the 20 day period of “early voting” in Iowa elections. Iowans have been voting in person at county auditors’ offices since May 13, plus there’s voting by mail during Iowa’s early voting window. “I’m a fan of ‘Election Day’ […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/28/lahn-says-feenstras-attack-ad-shows-reality-of-iowa-gop-race-for-governor/ Thu, 28 May 2026 23:09:27 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180354 Zach Lahn says there’s a signal the GOP race for governor is tightening: a rival campaign is now running an ad criticizing one of Lahn’s investments. “There’s a reason that, you know, we’ve been enduring attacks by our main opponent,” Lahn said earlier today. “It’s because we’re winning and I believe we can win this […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/28/welcome-home-planned-saturday-for-iowa-guard-soldiers/ Thu, 28 May 2026 22:16:08 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180352 The final large group of Iowa National Guard soldiers returning from deployment to the Middle East will be welcomed back tomorrow (Saturday). A group of 135 soldiers from the Second Brigade Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division will be welcomed back at an event at the 132nd Air Wing in Des Moines at 12:30 p.m. The […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/28/farmers-coalition-gathers-to-endorse-u-s-senate-candidate-turek/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:00:47 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180344 U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek, a Democrat from Council Bluffs, says there’s what he calls a “farmageddon” in rural America due to the the failure of the U-S Senate to pass a new Farm Bill and the trade war that’s hurt corn and soybean farmers. “The word that I’ve heard over and over and over […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/28/iowa-forestor-examines-ways-to-help-increase-oak-tree-numbers/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:56:12 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180349 The number of red and white oak trees in Iowa has dropped in half over the last 35 years, according to data from the U.S. Forest Service. Iowa DNR forestor Mark Vitosh says there are several things that could be impacting the oaks. “There could be disease issues. We always talk about oak wilt as […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/28/decked-out-van-becomes-iowas-premier-mobile-memory-clinic/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:22 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180333 A central Iowa hospital is debuting the state’s first mobile memory and wellness unit, which aims to expand access to dementia care. The Mobile Memory and Wellness Clinic will bring on-site memory evaluations and blood testing to neighborhoods and community centers across Polk County. It will also offer educational resources and caregiver support. Dr. Yogesh […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/28/former-iowa-governor-branstad-hits-campaign-trail-with-feenstra/ Thu, 28 May 2026 13:19:27 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180335 Former Governor Terry Branstad says it’s critical to keep a Republican in the governor’s office and that’s why he’s endorsed Randy Feenstra’s bid for governor. “Randy Feenstra is the one that I am absolutely convinced can do it,” Branstad said last night in West Des Moines. “He’s got the record and the experience to represent […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/28/some-650-iowa-students-from-100-schools-will-shine-in-the-spotlight-tonight/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53:22 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180330 Hundreds of Iowa high school theater students from dozens of schools are in central Iowa, rehearsing on the big stage at the Des Moines Civic Center for tonight’s final performance. The annual Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase will be streamed live on IowaPBS.org. Karoline Myers, director of education at Des Moines Performing Arts, […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/28/steen-says-apathy-an-obstacle-in-iowa-gop-primary/ Thu, 28 May 2026 11:14:39 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180327 Adam Steen, one of the five Republicans running for governor, says his campaign is focusing on likely voters who have not yet decided how they’ll vote in Tuesday’s Primary. “There’s a ton of apathy. I think we’ll probably see it in the voter turnout in the Primary and then job number one is to get […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/28/firefly-fans-will-find-serenity-at-weekend-des-moines-con/ Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180311 Only 14 episodes of the television show “Firefly” aired more than 20 years ago, but the sci-fi series has such dedicated fans that an effort is underway to reunite the cast in a new format, and four of the program’s original stars will be in central Iowa this weekend to talk about it. Ben Penrod […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/27/iowa-democrats-make-pitch-for-moving-caucuses-back-to-first-in-the-nation/ Wed, 27 May 2026 20:18:11 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180323 Iowa Democratic Party officials are asking national party leaders to restore their Iowa Caucuses to first-in-the-nation status, and former Iowa Democratic Party Chair Scott Brennan — a member of the Democratic National Committee — says the party’s decision about the 2028 presidential campaign calendar should be made after the November election. “Iowa is very competitive […]]]> https://www.radioiowa.com/2026/05/27/planters-made-a-lot-of-passes-through-iowa-fields-last-week/ Wed, 27 May 2026 19:13:37 +0000 https://www.radioiowa.com/?p=180320 Another dry week helped Iowa farmers push planting closer to completion. The U.S.D.A. report shows 94% of the corn crop was in the ground by Sunday. That puts the planting right were it was last year at this time. The amount of corn that’s emerged went from 46 to 72%. Soybean planting hit the 90% […]]]>