It's hard to believe it's been over 25 years since I started delivering the news at KOEL-AM! We have seen and heard a lot of changes over that time. Many friendly voices/faces have come and gone. And on a personal note, for my wife and I, it has been 40+ years of wedded bliss, both of our daughters are grown and gone, and the family continues to evolve. And I still take a little time each year to play tennis, take pictures (most of them during our vacation, to scenic midwest destinations), cheer on the Packers, watch a few movies, and attend an occasional rock concert with my best friend: my wife! Thanks to all of you faithful listeners over the years; I hope to be your morning (radio) companion for years to come!
Roger King
Train Derails Near New Hampton, Leaking Anhydrous and Fuel
Authorities are looking for the cause of a train derailment in rural Chickasaw County, in which rail cars carrying anhydrous started to leak.
Parkersburg Woman Dies in Car/Semi Accident
A Butler County accident has left a Parkersburg woman dead, and a two vehicle accident near Cedar Falls results in a charge filed against a Waterloo teen.`
Obits, Friday, August 20th, 2021
Funeral announcements for Friday, August 20th of 2021.
Postville Man Jailed After Chase in Oelwein
Oelwein Police report that a Postville man was arrested after a chase through the city, 5 people have been arrested for illegal drugs, and a routine traffic stop has landed a Strawberry Point man in jail.
Fatal Fire in Swisher, Plus a Garage Fire in Hiawatha
Wednesday fires in eastern Iowa, killed a Swisher woman, and destroyed a Hiawatha garage.
Obits, Thursday, August 19th, 2021
Funeral announcements for Thursday, August 19th of 2021.
Crackdown on Illegal Drugs in Oelwein Continues…
Five people have been taken into custody in Oelwein, during an investigation into illegal drugs.
Investigation Finds Indy Jail Released Inmates Too Early
The State Auditor's Office discovered inmates at the jail in Independence, were being released earlier than their sentence, without permission to do so.
Obits, Wednesday, August 18th, 2021
Funeral announcements for Wednesday, August 18th of 2021.
Juvenile Driver Rolls Van, and Oelwein Police Report Arrests
The Fayette County Sheriff reports a juvenile rolled a van near Arlington, and Oelwein Police report several, unrelated arrests.