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Neal Smith, a World War II bomber pilot who became a successful lawyer before representing Iowa for 36 years in Congress, has died. He was 101. Smith was first elected in 1958 and remained until…

Results are in from Tuesday’s (11/2) elections in the No Coast Network listening area.  In Ottumwa, interim City Councilman Rick Johnson has been elected Mayor...as he defeated Rick Bick with 2272 votes to 1026.  There…

Today (11/2) is Election Day across Iowa.  Local mayoral and city council seats are on the ballot along with school board elections and local ballot issues.  In Oskaloosa, Mayor David Krutzfeldt is running unopposed and…

Union workers at farm-equipment maker Deere & Co. would get wage increases of 10% if they ratify a tentative contract reached over the weekend. The upfront pay would be followed by 5% raises in the…

The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation is investigating a shooting involving law enforcement in Chelsea in Tama County.  Around 7:30 Thursday night (10/28), the Tama County Sheriff’s Office received a call of shots being fired…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The Iowa Legislature reconvenes today (Thursday) in special session to vote on new maps that change the boundaries for Iowa congressional and legislative districts. Republicans in the Iowa Senate…

Oskaloosa High’s volleyball team is going to the State Tournament.  The Indians defeated Pella in three straight sets Tuesday (10/27) to win the Class 4A Region 3 championship.  The scores were 25-19, 26-24 and 25-16.  Senior…

The Oskaloosa School Board has called a special meeting for Tuesday (10/26).  The Board will consider proposals from firms who will help the School District search for a new superintendent.  Earlier this month, Oskaloosa Superintendent…

All kinds of Halloween celebrations will be taking place this week.  Experience Oskaloosa is holding a shopping event Friday night (10/29) for people 21 and over.  Jessica Reuter of Oskaloosa Main Street talks about Brews…

A Bloomfield man was killed and two other people were injured in a two car crash south of Ottumwa Thursday (10/21).  The Iowa State Patrol says 43-year-old Joshua Pugh of Osceola was northbound on Highway…