Food rescue plays a big role in fighting food insecurity
News Desk On top of distributing food to people who need it, food banks across the country play a vital role in reducing food waste. The USDA estimates that up to 40%…
Fuel price volatility continues as war negotiations resume
For the duration of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, oil prices have been on a rollercoaster ride, And that volatility continues as negotiations resume in Pakistan. Patrick DeHaan, the senior…
Trump now says Iran’s government is ‘seriously fractured’ after previously praising new leaders
U.S. President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One on April 11, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Florida. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON)…
Allison Janney, Andrew Rannells film ‘Miss You, Love You’ lands at HBO
Andrew Rannells and Allison Janney in ‘Miss You, Love You.’ (Jordin Althaus/HBO) Miss You, Love You is headed to HBO. The new film, which had a secret screening at this…
Crypto mogul sues Trump family venture over alleged fraud
Justin Sun, founder of Tron, during the Token2049 conference in Singapore on Oct. 2, 2025. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A cryptocurrency mogul who has invested…
Man charged with supplying gun to Louisiana father who allegedly killed 8 children
A 56-year-old man has been arrested and charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Louisiana with supplying the weapon allegedly used by the suspect to kill seven of his children…
Slow moving weather systems expected to provide more precipitation
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a mix of temperatures and above normal precipitation is expected for much of country for the period of April 28th-May 4th. Rippey provides the details…
2 dead, at least 19 injured following chemical leak at West Virginia industrial plant
Catalyst Refiners is shown in Nitro, West Virginia. (Google Maps Street View) (NEW YORK) — Two people died and at least 19 others were injured following a chemical leak at…
Farm bill talks gain momentum amid pressure from farm groups
Congressional leaders are signaling renewed momentum on a long-delayed farm bill as pressure builds from agricultural groups ahead of the 2026 planting season. Lawmakers from both parties said negotiations have…
D4vd murder case: Medical examiner report released on teen’s cause of death
d4vd looks on during his arraignment for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on April 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Ted Soqui…
Sioux Gateway Airport could receive runway improvement funding
Runway repairs at Sioux Gateway Airport aimed at keeping the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City are on track.
Employees Honored for Milestones at Manchester Staff Appreciation Luncheon
The Manchester Chamber and Manchester Rotary hosted their Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday – an annual event held on Administrative Professionals Day. Steve Brady, longtime community banking leader with Community…
Severe Storms Possible Thursday Night into Early Friday
A line of storms is expected to move through the area Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some of the storms could become severe, with damaging winds the primary threat…
Local Veterans Participate in Eastern Iowa Honor Flight
The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight took local veterans on a one-day trip to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. It was the 58th Honor Flight out of Cedar Rapids, sponsored by Dave…
Students hear Violins of Hope in Sioux City
(Radio Iowa) – Nearly 200 eighth grade students heard the Sioux City Symphony perform “Violins of Hope” Wednesday on restored violins from Holocaust victims of World War Two. Jerry Weiner…