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Iowa lawmaker protests lack of a mask mandate

A state lawmaker wore jeans on the floor of the Iowa House to draw attention to Republicans’ refusal to mandate masks in the chamber even as they ban members from wearing jeans. Democratic Rep. Beth…
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Severe weather coming

There’s a winter storm headed our way.  A Blizzard Warning has been issued for Poweshiek and Jasper Counties starting at 9am Thursday (2/4) until 6am Friday (2/5).  Two to four inches of new snow is…
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District Judge rules in favor of Mahaska County in dispute with 911 Service Board

An Iowa District Court Judge has ruled in favor of the Mahaska County Board in its dispute with the County’s 911 Service Board.  The Service Board had entered into a 28E agreement with the Mahaska…
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Spike in Iowa coronavirus deaths reported Sunday

Iowa reported a record 250 deaths linked to the coronavirus Sunday (1/31), which is the biggest one-day increase the state has recorded. The state reported 4,901 deaths linked to COVID-19 on Sunday morning. But the…
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Share the Love Evening for Hospice

There’s still time for you to take part in the fourth annual Share the Love evening for hospice coming up Saturday, February 6.  Amber Coffey, president of the Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary Board, says this year’s…
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Oskaloosa virtual learning program is approved as online school

The Oskaloosa School District’s virtual learning program is now a state-approved online school.  Oskaloosa Superintendent Paula Wright says the Oskaloosa Virtual Academy will not only accept students from the Oskaloosa District, but the entire state…
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Dickey elected to Iowa Senate

Voters in Ottumwa and the surrounding area have elected a new state senator.  Republican Adrian Dickey of Packwood defeated Democrat Mary Stewart in Tuesday’s (1/26) special election to select a replacement for Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who…
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Special election for Iowa Senate

There’s a special election today (1/26) in Wapello, Jefferson, Van Buren and Davis Counties to elect a new State Senator.  Republican Adrian Dickey and Democrat Mary Stewart are running to fill the rest of Mariannette…
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Winter Storm Warning for No Coast Network listening area

Stand by for snowfall.  A Winter Storm Warning for the No Coast Network listening area will take effect at 8am Monday (1/25) until 6am Tuesday (1/26).  The National Weather Service says we can expect 8…
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One dead in accident near Eddyville

A man from Clear Lake was killed in a one car crash Thursday (1/21) near Eddyville.  The Iowa State Patrol says 81-year-old Ray Curtis was driving north on Highway 63 near mile marker 50 around…
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