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Princeton woman airlifted to hospital after crashing on Highway E
An accident occurred on Highway E, six miles southeast of Princeton, Missouri, on July 19, 2024, at approximately 3:55 p.m. The collision involved a 2010 Chevrolet HHR and a 2023 GMC 3500. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash took place when the Chevrolet HHR, driven by Rachel...
Bedford baseball follows success of previous sports, ready for first state trip
(Bedford) -- A thrilling run through district and substate play has Bedford preparing for their first state tournament in school history. The Bulldogs (20-10) are the No. 8 seed in the 1A tournament and will meet top-seeded Akron-Westfield (27-3) on Monday at 11:00 AM on KMA-FM 99.1 in Carroll. “The...
‘We’re going to have a blast:’ Winterset community prepares for RAGBRAI riders
WINTERSET, Iowa (KCCI) — With just days until thousands of bicyclists pour into town square, Winterset is making its final preparations before hosting the third day of the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Winterset last hosted five years ago, in 2019. But for 2024, riders are...
Iowa National Guard unit will return 150 soldiers back from Middle East deployment
On Friday, the Des Moines Airbase hosted a special “welcome home” ceremony for a group of National Guard soldiers returning from a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The federal government activated the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) to support U.S. Central Command in a territory encompassing 27 countries. This encompassed Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Vote: Ames Tribune Athlete of the Week for July 15-21
Last week saw the Collins-Maxwell softball team qualify for state. The Class 1A No. 5 Spartans are headed to state for the fourth time in program history, and the first time since 2020 after defeating No. 11 Earlham, 4-1, in the 1A Region 3 final on July 16 at Collins. The Ames softball team...
Jackpot Leads to Semi-Self-Inflicted Arrest
An Ackley man has been arrested after winning a jackpot at the Isle after he placed himself on a banned list, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 43 year old Matthew Wessels enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January of 2023. People who self enroll do so in order to combat a gambling addiction. If those people are found in a casino they are to be removed immediately and their winnings are to be forfeited. Wessels visited the Isle on May 17th and won a jackpot. When he was filling out the paperwork to collect the prize he used another man’s name and social security number. That man later found out and alerted authorities. Wessels was arrested on Tuesday and charged with Forgery, Trespassing, and gambling charges. He was also charged with Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Deliver for an unrelated case where he allegedly hid a bag of meth in a police squad car.
Jefferson Matters Hoping for Better Than 2019 Semi-Finalist for Great American Main Street Award
One organization in Jefferson is moving forward with an application that would signify a high achievement. Jefferson Matters is once again applying to be a Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA), which is given to main street communities across the country that show their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Jefferson Matters Executive Director Matt Wetrich says in 2019 they were a semi-finalist, but they have their sights set higher this year.
Individual Stats Leader for Chargers Softball
We take a look at individual leaders in the main statistics for AC/GC Chargers softball. Reagan Carney led the team in hits with 29 and RBI’s with 25. Mersadez Richter reached on error the most at four times, and Carney also led in total bases with 43. Richter led in runs with 25, while Jacie Baker led in stolen bases and stolen base attempts, reaching on three of four attempts.
Hampton-Dumont Breaks Ground on Summer Projects, Preparing for Bond Vote in November
The Hampton-Dumont School District is preparing for another bond vote in November. The school hosted an information booth on its proposed $17 million bond referendum vote during last week’s Franklin County Fair. Hampton-Dumont High School Principal, Matt Trosky, tells RadioOnTheGo News administrators were able to inform the public about the projects the district would like to move forward with.
H-D Drive For Dollars Golf Outing Had a Great Turnout on Saturday
The annual Drive for Dollars Golf Outing at the Hampton Country Club had a great turnout on Saturday. Thad Boyington, Ryan Boyington and Ben Will turned in the winning scorecard. Iowa Football and Men’s Basketball radio legend Gary Dolphin who played in this year’s event says interacting with Hawk fans...
Woman looking for bride after finding wedding dress on highway
GREENE COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) - A woman made an unusual discovery last month while driving with her husband. She spotted a wedding dress lying on the side of the road and now, she is trying to track down the owner. The wedding dress was found just north of Rippey, Iowa.
Three People Arrested for Assault in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Three people face assault charges following an incident in Red Oak. According to the press release, the charges stem from an incident in the 1800 block of N. 4th Street on Saturday night. As a result of the investigation, Officers arrested 35-year-old Micaela Morales and 35-year-old Douglas Walter Penry, both from Stanton, and 40-year-old Arthur Finton McCarthy of Ankeny.
Jaidyn Sellers Makes All District Softball Team
In her final season with the Panorama Panthers, Jaidyn Sellers claims her place on the Class 2A Southwest All District team for softball. Sellers was a member of the Panther softball team for five years, and was the hit leader as an 8th grader with 25 hits while playing at the varsity level for the first time. Jaidyn would transform into a leader and vital member of the Panther softball team during her five year career.
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