Ottumwa bridge replacement begins this week
Aug 10, 2020
Work to replace a bridge in Ottumwa will start this week. The bridge on Ward Street over the Jefferson Drainage Ditch will be replaced. Starting Wednesda (8/12), Ward Street and Harrod Avenue will be closed to…
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The annual Sales Tax Holiday is underway
Aug 07, 2020
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - If you need a new shirt, a pair of pants or some sneakers, this is the time to go shopping. What’s known as the State of Iowa’s Sales Tax Holiday…
Some counties move into extreme drought category
Aug 06, 2020
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - While scattered showers are in the forecast for much of Iowa over the next several days, dry conditions have worsened. The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows all…
COVID-19 business impact in Wapello County
Aug 04, 2020
Based on an online survey conducted on behalf of Iowa Economic Development Authority from May 14 through May 29, results from 72 respondents from Wapello County reveal- Nearly 64% of the survey respondents were small businesses…
Iowa doctors rally for statewide mask mandate
Aug 03, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA NEWS - Physicians from around the state gathered on the Iowa Capitol steps this weekend to call on Governor Reynolds to either issue a statewide mask mandate — or at…
No swimming at two beaches at Lake Red Rock
Jul 31, 2020
The US Army Corps of Engineers is not recommending swimming at the North Overlook and Whitebreast beaches at Lake Red Rock. The reason is high bacteria levels. The beaches, located near Pella, will be posted…
Osky's Sweet Corn Serenade Today
Jul 30, 2020
Oskaloosa’s annual Sweet Corn Serenade will be held Thursday afternoon (7/30) into the early evening. Usually, it’s held downtown around the town square. But because of COVID-19 concerns, there won’t be as many places on…
Volunteers wanted for Back to School Fair
Jul 29, 2020
If you want to receive back to school supplies from the upcoming Back to School Fair in Oskaloosa, you have until this Friday (7/31) to register. You can do that at the United Way of…
Physicians ask Governor Reynolds to make masks mandatory
Jul 28, 2020
Iowa physician groups are urging Governor Kim Reynolds to order the public to wear masks as cases continue to rise. The Des Moines Register reports that the Iowa Medical Society and 14 other health-professional groups said Monday…
Volunteering for Sweet Corn Serenade
Jul 27, 2020
Oskaloosa’s Sweet Corn Serenade is looking for volunteers. The annual event is this Thursday (7/30). Volunteers are needed at the information booth from 1 to 3pm, 3 to 6pm and 6 to 9pm; meal prep…