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
Monday Accident Takes Life of SW Wisconsin Man
In nearby Southwest Wisconsin, an area man was killed in a Monday afternoon traffic accident.
Low Water Prompts DNR to Warn Boaters on the Mississippi
The DNR is encouraging boaters to avoid using a popular ramp on the Mississippi River, due to low water levels.
Marion Man Dies in Wednesday Afternoon Motorcycle Accident
Troopers are investigating an Eastern Iowa motorcycle accident that killed a Marion man.
Dubuque Child Eats Entire Bag of Edibles and Sleeps for 2 Days
A Northeast Iowa babysitter was arrested, after the child she was watching, ate a whole bag of gummy edibles, and slept for 2 days.
DOT Employee Seriously Hurt in Accident With Cement Truck
A State-Owned vehicle, slammed into the rear of a cement truck, sending one driver to a hospital with serious injuries.
Early Morning High Speed Chase in Cedar Rapids
A routine traffic stop in Linn County, escalated when the suspect refused to pull over, leading officers on a high-speed chase.
Plane Crash in Clayton County Injures Two
A pilot attempting to make an emergency landing on a rural Clayton County road, crashed the plane into a snowbank.
Indy Union Treasurer Arrested for $70,000 Embezzlement
A former union treasurer in Independence has been charged with misappropriating over $70,000.
Names Released of Homeowner and Intruder in Deadly Confrontation
In just a few minutes, a man tries to burglarize several homes, then is shot and killed by a homeowner.
Intruder Shot Dead By Homeowner in Palo
Authorities are withholding the name of a man who was killed by a homeowner, as he was breaking into their home early today.