A student from the KILJ listening area is being recognized for academic achievement and community leadership. Abigail Schmidgall of Mediapolis High School has been awarded a 2026 Alliant Energy Innovation […]
Read more navigate_nextWeekly Fuel Report, May 6th
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 6, 2026) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 39 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $4.23 across Iowa according to AAA. […]
Read more navigate_nextKeokuk Man Facing Felony After Stealing Trading Cards
A Keokuk man is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say he stole more than $1,700 worth of trading cards from the Walmart Supercenter over the course of a […]
Read more navigate_nextBurlington Man Facing 25 Years in Prison After Armed Robbery Involving AR-15
A Burlington man accused of taking part in an armed robbery involving an AR-15 rifle is facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Eighteen-year-old Marcus Rayschwan Givan was […]
Read more navigate_nextSheriff’s Office Expands Coverage During Police Chief Transition
Residents in West Point and Donnellson may notice additional patrols from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office over the next couple of months as the communities transition to a new police […]
Read more navigate_nextIdentity Withheld After Pedestrian Hit on Highway 34
Authorities have released additional details regarding a pedestrian accident Tuesday on U.S. Highway 34 near Church Street in Ottumwa. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a westbound vehicle driven by […]
Read more navigate_nextSalem City Council Speaks Out Following Closure of Salem Elementary School
The Salem City Council is speaking out following the decision to close Salem Elementary School at the end of the 2027 school year. In a statement released Tuesday, the council […]
Read more navigate_nextDeath of inmate Parker reported in Fort Madison
FORT MADISON, Iowa — An inmate at the Iowa State Penitentiary died at 12:31 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026. Gerald Steven Parker, age 47, was serving for crimes committed in […]
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