Hinson says younger drivers key to national trucker shortage

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is calling for a change that would let 18, 19 and 20 year olds with a commercial driver’s license be cross-country truckers — to address a national shortage of interstate truck drivers. Federal regulations currently require truckers who travel from state-to-state to be at least 21 years old. “Having more truckers […]

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Charlotte Sundberg, 87, Alta

Charlotte Sundberg, age 87, of Alta, Iowa died unexpectedly on March 2, 2026 in Florida. Funeral services will take place Thursday,

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Rain Measurement 3-6-26

As of 6:45 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 0.52 inches of rain was measured at the Storm Lake Radio studios.Â