Remains of Korean War Corporal from Ottumwa Area Identified
Jun 13, 2023
OTTUMWA -- The remains of a U.S. Army Corporal from the Ottumwa area who died as a prisoner of war during the Korean conflict were recently identified and will be returned to Iowa for burial. …
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City of Oskaloosa Receives $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant
Jun 12, 2023
LENEXA, KAN. – On Friday, June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 presented a $300,000 ceremonial check to the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The city hosted the ceremony at the Oskaloosa Town…
Inmate Found Unresponsive in Jasper County Jail
Jun 09, 2023
NEWTON -- An inmate was found unresponsive in the Jasper county Jail last night and authorities are now investigating the cause. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says that at around 12:25am on Thursday morning, Jasper…
Iowa Hwy 23 Road Closure Begins Today
Jun 08, 2023
CHARITON – If you are driving on Iowa Highway 23 southeast of Oskaloosa you will need to be aware of a construction project that may slow down your trip. Construction crews will be replacing…
Ottumwa City Council Approves New Collective Bargaining Agreement with Police Union
Jun 07, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa City Council met last night and approved a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Ottumwa Police Union. The previous CBA had been set to expire at the end of this…
Oskaloosa City Council Making Change to City Zoning Code
Jun 07, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met last night and they recognized the awarding of a 2023 Brownfields EPA Grant to the city of Oskaloosa in the amount of $300,000. This grant brings the…
Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Approves 28E Agreement for Southern Iowa Mental Health
Jun 06, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met yesterday and approved a 28E agreement between the county and Southern Iowa Mental Health. The agreement involves 13 counties cooperating as a region to provide…
Man Dies in Fishing Accident at Rock Creek State Park
Jun 05, 2023
KELLOGG – An overnight fishing accident on Sunday resulted in the death of a man at Rock Creek State Park, according to local authorities. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reports that at 12:06am on Sunday,…
Blocks to Neighborhoods Program to Fund Neighborhood Exterior Property Upgrades for Second Year
Jun 05, 2023
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…
Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter’s Bark-A-Que is Next Weekend
Jun 02, 2023
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…