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Ottumwa Primary Election Today
Oct 05, 2021 by Rick Watts
Tuesday (10/5) is primary election day in Ottumwa. This election will narrow the list of candidates for mayor and city council. Rick Bick, Rick Johnson and Robert LaPoint are running for mayor—with one candidate to…
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Powerball jackpot continues to grow
Oct 04, 2021 by Rick Watts
The biggest lottery prize in more than eight months is growing larger after no ticket matched all five numbers and the Powerball in Saturday night’s (10/2) drawing. The estimated jackpot for the next drawing on…
Police: Human remains could be Iowa boy who vanished in May
Sep 30, 2021 by Rick Watts
MONTEZUMA, Iowa (AP) — Investigators searching for an Iowa boy who vanished in May days before his 11th birthday said Thursday they have found human remains matching his description in a nearby cornfield. The remains were discovered…
Oskaloosa City Manager Schrock resigns
Sep 30, 2021 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa will soon have a new City Manager. Michael Schrock gave one month’s notice on Monday (9/27). He is stepping down to become City Manager in Ankeny beginning November 1. Schrock has been Oskaloosa’s City…
EBF Marching Band earns first at Pella competition
Sep 29, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Marching Band placed first at Saturday’s (9/25) Marching Dutch Invitational in Pella. EBF’s Lizzy Van Utrecht was also named outstanding soloist. The EBF marching band will compete this coming Saturday night (10/2) at…
Can children get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Sep 28, 2021 by Rick Watts
There’s plenty of concern about coronavirus spreading among school children. Poweshiek County Public Health Director Shauna Callaway tells the No Coast Network kids 12 and up can get the COVID-19 vaccine. "We're still waiting on…
Bicyclist dies in Newton accident
Sep 27, 2021 by Rick Watts
A bicyclist from Newton died after his bicycle was struck by a car Thursday night (9/23) in Newton. The Iowa State Patrol says 58-year-old Mark Wayne Adkins was riding his bike down the middle of…
Chief Justice Christensen speaks in Oskaloosa
Sep 24, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Iowa Supreme Court was in Oskaloosa Thursday(9/23). The Court heard oral arguments of an appeal of a case at George Daily Auditorium. Earlier in the day, Chief Justice Susan Christensen spoke to a group…
Iowa Supreme Court comes to Oskaloosa
Sep 23, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Iowa Supreme Court will be in Oskaloosa Thursday (9/23). The Court will hear oral arguments in an appeal of a case Thursday night at 7 at George Daily Auditorium. The public is invited to…
New Swim Spa Company Readies for Ottumwa Opening
Sep 22, 2021 by Rick Watts
MAAX Spas®, a leading hot tub and swim spa manufacturer based in Chandler, Arizona will begin operations by year-end at the former Universal Rundle facility located at 2908 N. Court,” announced Sharon Stroh, VP of…
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