LOCAL NEWS

Blocks to Neighborhoods Program to Fund Neighborhood Exterior Property Upgrades for Second Year

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is continuing an exterior home improvement incentive program for the second year. The Blocks to Neighborhoods program will reimburse property owners up to $2,500 for exterior property upgrades. In…
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Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter’s Bark-A-Que is Next Weekend

By Sam Parsons The Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter is hosting its 5th Annual Bark-A-Que fundraiser next Saturday (6/10) in the Mahaska Drug parking lot. The No Coast Network sat down with Shanna Smith, the director…
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Mahaska County YMCA Names New CEO

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County YMCA Board of Directors, after a nationwide search, partnering with the YMCA of the USA and the Heartland Alliance of YMCAs, announced today that Barry Martin will serve as the…
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Ottumwa Man Charged After 11 Year Old Girl Reported Missing and Found

OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man now faces multiple felony charges after an 11-year-old girl was reported missing and later found. On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at approximately 4:35 a.m., the Ottumwa Police Department received information…
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Nathan Sage Named New Executive Director of Knoxville Chamber

KNOXVILLE -- The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Nathan Sage as its executive director. He will begin his role on May 30. "Nathan possesses many of the qualities that are required…
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Oskaloosa Historical Trolley Stop Alley Ribbon Cutting and Open House to Take Place on June 10

OSKALOOSA – Organizers of the Trolley Stop Alley project will host a ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 3 pm. The public is invited to attend the celebration for…
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Pella School Board Approves Jefferson-Middle School Connector Project

By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board met last night and formally approved contract details for the construction of a connector between Jefferson Intermediate and Pella Middle School. The connector also includes a few…
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Mahaska County Community Foundation Wraps up 2023 Grant Cycle

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce that the 2023 grant cycle has concluded, with just over $110,000 awarded for projects within Mahaska County.  The checks have been distributed to…
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OHS Students Raising Funds for Trip to Debate Nationals

By Sam Parsons Two Oskaloosa High School students have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, and are asking the community for help in raising funds for the trip. OHS seniors…
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Old Hwy 163 Closed Starting Today

OSKALOOSA -- Starting today (5/18), Old Highway 163 in Mahaska County will be closed for a repaving project. The road will be closed until it is completely repaved, with the estimated completion date of mid-June.…
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