The Cubs and Indians took to the field on October 25th to start the 2016 World Series.  Listen to that game tonight, starting at 5, on KWBG AM1590.

DES MOINES, Iowa—A Wind Advisory has been issued for Central Iowa by the National Weather Service in Des Moines. URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 327 AM CDT Wed Apr 29 2020 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…North winds 20 to 30 […]

BOONE, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Public Health has reported that there will be two more additional cases of COVID-19 reported for Boone County.  That will bring the counties total to 10.  The data available from the state’s website indicates 8 cases of positive COVID-19 at 10:00 Monday morning.  The two newest cases were reported to […]

AMES, Iowa—The National Scenic Byway Foundation whose mission is to empower, strengthen and sustain byways has awarded the 2020 Organization Award for Interpretation to Prairie Rivers of Iowa and its Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway (LHHB) program. In the announcement, the foundation cited Prairie Rivers of Iowa’s use of interpretive panels across the state that enhance […]

URBANDALE, Iowa—For the continued safety of our riders and drivers, HIRTA will remain FARE FREE through 5/31/2020, and continue to request people only use HIRTA for essential and critical needs. We also request that all riders be mindful of our drivers and other passengers and follow these guidelines: · Wear a face-covering over your nose […]

BRANSON, Missouri—Funeral arrangements are pending for 71-year old Ivan Flynn of Branson, Missouri and formerly of Shenandoah, Iowa and Boone, Iowa.  Ivan passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 due to complications from pneumonia and cancer.  No funeral service is planned at this time.  Due to the current CDC guidelines and restrictions for COVID-19 a Celebration […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The most recent numbers for the Iowa Department of Public Health has increased the positive cases of COVID-19 to 6,376 an increase of 508 from Monday.  In Boone County, an additional positive test was added Monday to bring the county total of cases to 8.  Of those, 4 have recovered.  There’s no indication […]