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State conducts emergency evacuation of nursing home, but won’t say why
For the second time in two years, residents of the Aspire of Donnellson nursing home in Lee County have been relocated after an emergency evacuation at the facility. On Christmas Eve in 2022, the home’s 50 residents were evacuated with the assistance of the fire department and more than a dozen other agencies after a […]
Southeast Minnesota Small Town Shooting Suspect Captured in Iowa
Le Roy, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities in Mower County say the suspect in a shooting reported earlier this week was captured in Iowa. The shooting occurred on Tuesday night and the suspect was apprehended about 24 hours later. He was seen with a gun a little over 13hours after the shooting, authorities say.
Flooded Iowa schools ready to reopen
(The Center Square) - It was just two months ago that Rock Valley schools were devastated by floods, but officials said Thursday they will be ready to reopen next week. Historic flooding in June left many homes damaged or ruined, and Rock Valley Community School District buildings were unusable. "In June when the flood hit, I was at a bit of a loss: ‘Where do we go? We have kids...
Kelly Osbourne says she loves living in Iowa with her boyfriend, Slipknot's Sid Wilson
Iowa is home to many of the greats. But did you know Kelly Osbourne lives here too? In a recent Instagram story, the singer, TV personality and daughter of rocker Ozzy Osbourne revealed that many people don't realize that she and her boyfriend, Slipknot's Sid Wilson, have a home right here in Iowa....
VOTE! K92’3 Great NE Iowa High School Mascot Battle
Another school year is here! Kids in the Cedar Valley and Northeast Iowa are now celebrating school spirit with their friends, and as Fridays again belong to the gridiron, rivalries are renewed!. We here at K92.3 and AM 950 KOEL want to add a lil' (fun) fuel to the rivalry...
Iowa Democrat running unopposed in GOP-held state legislative race
Iowa Democrats are sure to pick up at least one seat in the Iowa House this election cycle as there is no Republican candidate running in one GOP-held district. In Iowa’s 81st House District, Davenport School Board President Dan Gosa is the only Democratic candidate on the general election ballot. Democrats hold 36 of the […]
Mental telehealth program launched for underserved Iowa schools
A health insurance company is investing millions of dollars in mental telehealth services in Iowa’s K-12 public schools. The Cedar Rapids Community School District received one-and-a-half million dollars this week from Minnesota-based insurer UnitedHealth Group. Superintendent Tawana Grover says the money will help pay for an online telehealth portal...
More than 80% of Iowa's eligible seniors don't receive SNAP food assistance
Data: National Council on Aging and Urban Institute; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosMore than eight of 10 older Iowans who are eligible for food assistance aren't receiving it—the second-highest non-participation rate in the nation, a new report finds.Why it matters: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers crucial support for eligible low-income Americans, especially with grocery prices rising nearly 21% since January 2021.By the numbers: The new report from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Urban Institute reveals that 83% of eligible Iowans 65 and older are not participating in SNAP.This means nearly 91,000 older Iowans who may struggle to...
Thank Our Incredible Iowa & Illinois Teachers With Amazing Award
The 2024-2025 school year is underway and B100 and Nothing Bundt Cakes wants to put a spotlight on our local Quad Cities teachers with our "Teacher of the Week" program. As you know, we need your help rewarding our incredible QC teachers!. Our amazing Quad-City teachers are back at school...
Iowa high school football Week 1: Here's how to stream and listen to games in central Iowa
The 2024 Iowa high school football season begins in earnest Friday, and some of the state's best matchups are in central Iowa. If you can't make it out to a stadium this week, there are ways to watch and listen to many of central Iowa's top games. Here's a rundown of several...
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