The Morning Line

Radio Iowa News Director O. Kay Henderson talks about the upcoming debates between Iowa's U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races, and some breaking news in two of Iowa's congressional races.

Shenandoah School Superintendent Dr. Kerri Nelson recaps Monday night's Shenandoah School Board meeting, including the final reading of policies dealing with student conduct and disruptive behavior.

Michelle Morelock, marketing director of the Shenandoah Chamber and Industry Association, and Shenfest Committee Member Haley Weiss preview this year's Shenfest Celebration September 24-27.

Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst remembers the events of September 11, 2001, the heroism of first responders, and how the terrorist attacks shaped her and the country.

Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia recaps Wednesday night's Clarinda School Board meeting, and comments on the defeat of the district's physical plant and equipment levy in Tuesday's special election.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen recaps Tuesday night's Shenandoah City Council meeting, including an update on the city's Fremont Channel Aquifer Project.

Page County Sheriff Charles McCalla updates construction on Page County's new law enforcement center, and discusses harvest and deer season safety.

Shenandoah High School Principal Ty Ratliff updates activities at the high school, including the U.S. News and World Report's 2026 Best High School rankings, in which SHS placed 13th.

Triple A Iowa-Nebraska spokesman Brian Ortner talks about the upcoming Labor Day traveling period, and reminds listeners of the Tow-to-Go program.

Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, reacts to the EPA's granting of RFS small refinery petitions, and the California Legislature's approval of year-round E-15 sales in the state.

Lewis Central School Superintendent Dr. Brent Hoesing updates construction work in his district, and talks about Lewis Central High School's first school resource officer.

Breanna Horsey, executive director of Sustainable Iowa Land Trust or SILT previews the organization's presentation at the Food 4 Thought Session September 10 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.

Shenandoah School Superintendent Dr. Kerri Nelson discusses the September 8 special election on the renewal of the district's physical plant and equipment levy.

Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia recaps Wednesday's Clarinda School Board meeting, including an update on the beginning of the 2026-27 school year.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen recaps Tuesday night's Shenandoah City Council meeting, including action on detours associated with the U.S. Highway 59-Highway 2 roundabout project.

Glenwood School Superintendent Nicole Kooiker talks about the first day of school in the Glenwood district, and recaps Monday night's Glenwood School Board meeting, in which the board reviewed the district's strategic plan.

Creighton University Economics Professor Dr. Ernie Goss analyzes the August Rural Mainstreet Index, showing above growth neutral numbers for only the second time this year.

Tim Schmidt, evening meteorologist with KMTV Channel 3, talks about the change to an El Nino weather pattern, and how that will impact the harvest.

Essex School Superintendent Gregg Cruickshank recaps Wednesday night's Essex School Board meeting, in which the board continued discussion over a possible four-day school week beginning next school year.

Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia discusses the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy referendum up for a vote in the September 8 special election.

Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette recaps Monday night's Nebraska City City Council meeting, including budget-related action and the awarding of more economic development growth funds to a local business.

Haley Weiss, director of the Shenandoah Medical Center Foundation, previews special events coming up in the next month, including the Shenandoah Airport Day September 27, and the Hope Walk September 26.

Stanton and Fremont-Mills School Superintendent David Gute joins "The Morning Line" to discuss summer projects winding down in both districts ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

Mills County Public Health Administrator Katelyn Murtfeld joins "The Morning Line" to discuss an upcoming "Mills Mobile Health Series" this fall.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen joins "The Morning Line" to discuss the latest Shenandoah City Council meeting, including action on repairs to city hall, and update the progress of the wastewater treatment plant project.

Shenandoah School Superintendent Dr. Kerri Nelson joins "The Morning Line" to discuss Monday's Shenandoah School Board meeting, including action on a policy allowing eighth graders to participate in high school athletics.

Shenandoah Medical Center CEO Matt Sells joins the "Morning Line" to provide an update on the hospital's multi-phase expansion and renovation project, including new EMS facilities and an in-house MRI.

Organizers Becca Castle Laughlin and Bill Hillman join the "Morning Line" to discuss this weekend's Rooster Tail Ride along the Wabash Trace Nature Trail.

Page County Sheriff Charles McCalla joins the "Morning Line" to remind residents of school bus laws ahead of the start of the 2026-27 school year and provide an update on the construction of a new Page County law enforcement center.

Iowa Western President Dr. Daniel Kinney joins the "Morning Line" to discuss the latest enrollment figures for the college and provide an update on CTE expansion efforts.

Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette joins the "Morning Line" to discuss the latest developments from the Nebraska City City Council, including steps on the Goodlife Ag facility, outlining street improvements, and seeking federal grant funding for a trail project.

Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan talks about the recent summer weather in Iowa, an expected strong El Nino weather pattern this fall, and expanding drought conditions in the western part of the state.

Amber Jennings, community liaison for Red Oak Police, previews National Night Out taking place in Red Oak Tuesday, August 4 from 6-8 p.m.

Tim Paluch, PR and marketing director for LifeServe Blood Center, talks about the nationwide shortage of blood, and the need for blood donations this summer.

FMTC CEO/General Manager Kevin Cabbage previews a special meeting taking place Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. at Red Oak High School Auditorium concerning data centers and other digital infrastructure.

Radio Iowa News Director O. Kay Henderson talks about her news organization, and discusses the Democratic National Committee's decision not to include Iowa among the first six presidential caucuses in the 2028 elections.

Triple A Iowa Nebraska spokesman Brian Ortner talks about the organization's "E-Ride Ready Campaign," designed to increase safety in the use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

Margaret Brady, executive director of Vision Shenandoah and manager of the Mill, previews a back-to-school event at the Mill August 8, and updates Vision Shenandoah's first housing rehabilitation project.

Hamburg School Superintendent Alec Hendrickson recaps this week's Hamburg School Board meeting, including the near completion of Marnie Simons Elementary School's expansion and renovation project.

Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette recaps Monday night's Nebraska City City Council meeting, in which the commissioners approved a land purchase for a new water treatment plant.

Creighton University Economics Professor Dr. Ernie Goss analyzes July's Rural Mainstreet Index report, which sank below growth neutral for the fifth time in the last six months.

Glenwood School Superintendent Nicole Kooiker updates activities in her district, including work on the district's strategic plan and summer repair projects.

Essex School Superintendent Gregg Cruickshank recaps Wednesday night's Essex School Board meeting, including continuing exploration of a four-day school week.

Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen recaps Wednesday night's Shenandoah City Council meeting, including action related to Shenandoah City Hall's renovation, and a state grant award to the proposed George Jay Drug Building renovation.

Shenandoah School Superintendent Dr. Kerri Nelson recaps Monday's Shenandoah School Board meeting, including the setting of a special election on the renewal of the district's physical plant and equipment levy.

KMTV Southwest Iowa reporter Katrina Markel talks about recent stories she covered, including the pending shut down of CHI Health Mercy Hospital's labor and delivery unit in Council Bluffs, plus water issues in Silver City and a new Council Bluffs…

Stanton and Fremont-Mills School Superintendent David Gute updates construction work happening in the Stanton School District, and how inflation is impacting food and fuel costs in both districts.

Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia recaps Wednesday's Clarinda School Board meeting, including the setting of a public hearing on a proposed land sale to the city of Clarinda.

Essex Community Development Director Tess Nelson discusses preparations for the upcoming Labor Day Celebration and the naming of Todd and Becki Franks as the 2026 Essex Labor Day Grand Marshals.

Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette discusses action items from the Nebraska City City Council meeting, including seeking bids for city square and 5th Corso improvements and seeking grant funding for additions to Memorial Way.