Roger Riley

Iowa

Reporter at WHO-TV (Des Moines, IA)

Retired WHO13news Multi-Media Journalist in Iowa. Col. 3:23

Articles

Campers begin Memorial Day weekend celebrations

1 month ago | who13.com | Roger Riley |Rachael Kauffman

INDIANOLA, Iowa — Campsites are full as people begin their Memorial Day weekend festivities, and those looking to get a spot for the weekend had to plan ahead. Those hoping to snatch a camping spot for this weekend hopefully didn’t wait till Friday. Aquahbi State Park and Campground is fully booked over the weekend and has been for a while.
Campers begin Memorial Day weekend celebrations

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Roger Riley

INDIANOLA, Iowa — Campsites are full as people begin their Memorial Day weekend festivities, and those looking to get a spot for the weekend had to plan ahead. Those hoping to snatch a camping spot for this weekend hopefully didn’t wait till Friday. Aquahbi State Park and Campground is fully booked over the weekend and has been for a while.
Birdsall’s serving cold sweet treats for 94 years in Mason City

1 month ago | kdsm17.com | Roger Riley

MASON CITY, Iowa — They’ve been in the same spot for 94 years here at 518 North Federal. Birdsall’s serves ice cream in a number of flavors, all made on-site in their back roomThe business has been making and selling ice cream since 1931. “It was in 1931 and by Addison and Esther Birdsall opened the ice cream store. Addison passed away in ’39 and his wife Esther took, operated for a while into the 1950s,” said co-owner Marc Murray.
New Iowa Falls museum opens to honor local veterans

1 month ago | who13.com | Roger Riley

IOWA FALLS, Iowa — The Iowa Falls Historical Society has opened the Heartland Military Museum in downtown Iowa Falls. The new museum will have stories of local veterans who served in numerous wars and conflicts. One Iowa Falls native is referred to as the World War II Golden Girl. Her name is Helen “Polly” Paulson Glyer. She was a Red Cross Nurse taking care of troops in World War II in Europe. She was known to play her violin to the troops.
New Iowa Falls museum opens to honor local veterans

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Roger Riley

IOWA FALLS, Iowa — The Iowa Falls Historical Society has opened the Heartland Military Museum in downtown Iowa Falls. The new museum will have stories of local veterans who served in numerous wars and conflicts. One Iowa Falls native is referred to as the World War II Golden Girl. Her name is Helen “Polly” Paulson Glyer. She was a Red Cross Nurse taking care of troops in World War II in Europe. She was known to play her violin to the troops.
Birdsall’s serving cold sweet treats for 94 years in Mason City

1 month ago | who13.com | Roger Riley

MASON CITY, Iowa — They’ve been in the same spot for 94 years here at 518 North Federal. Birdsall’s serves ice cream in a number of flavors, all made on-site in their back roomThe business has been making and selling ice cream since 1931. “It was in 1931 and by Addison and Esther Birdsall opened the ice cream store. Addison passed away in ’39 and his wife Esther took, operated for a while into the 1950s,” said co-owner Marc Murray.
Birdsall’s serving cold sweet treats for 94 years in Mason City

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Roger Riley

MASON CITY, Iowa — They’ve been in the same spot for 94 years here at 518 North Federal. Birdsall’s serves ice cream in a number of flavors, all made on-site in their back roomThe business has been making and selling ice cream since 1931. “It was in 1931 and by Addison and Esther Birdsall opened the ice cream store. Addison passed away in ’39 and his wife Esther took, operated for a while into the 1950s,” said co-owner Marc Murray.
Birdsall’s serving cold sweet treats for 94 years in Mason City

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Roger Riley

MASON CITY, Iowa — They’ve been in the same spot for 94 years here at 518 North Federal. Birdsall’s serves ice cream in a number of flavors, all made on-site in their back roomThe business has been making and selling ice cream since 1931. “It was in 1931 and by Addison and Esther Birdsall opened the ice cream store. Addison passed away in ’39 and his wife Esther took, operated for a while into the 1950s,” said co-owner Marc Murray.
Greenfield resident uncertain about rebuilding after tornado

1 month ago | who13.com | Roger Riley

GREENFIELD, Iowa — If you drive into Greenfield this week, you will see a number of new houses, and a few vacant lots. There is one home that is still pretty much untouched after the debris from the tornado was removed. Frank Carns bought this house in 1976. He also owns another home on the north side of town with his wife, which was not destroyed. He now resides in the house on Greenfield’s north side. He and his wife were in the north side house one year ago, when the storm rolled in.
Greenfield resident uncertain about rebuilding after tornado

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Roger Riley

GREENFIELD, Iowa — If you drive into Greenfield this week, you will see a number of new houses, and a few vacant lots. There is one home that is still pretty much untouched after the debris from the tornado was removed. Frank Carns bought this house in 1976. He also owns another home on the north side of town with his wife, which was not destroyed. He now resides in the house on Greenfield’s north side. He and his wife were in the north side house one year ago, when the storm rolled in.