DNR hosts annual volunteer day at state parks
Sep 26, 2019
BY MATT KELLEY Hundreds of Iowans will be heading to their nearest state park this weekend, not for recreation but to go to work. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is holding its annual statewide Volunteer…
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Ottumwa Police arrest one, seek another for series of thefts
Sep 26, 2019
Ottumwa Police have one man in custody and are seeking another in connection with a series of thefts. On September 18, Ottumwa Police responded to a report of found property on the city’s south side. …
Lake Keomah water quality
Sep 25, 2019
The Mahaska Soil and Water Conservation District is interested in working with owners and farm operators of land in the Lake Keomah Watershed to improve the lake’s water quality. If you have land that drains…
Man pleads guilty to throwing water on Congressman King
Sep 24, 2019
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A Colorado man accused of assaulting Republican Congressman Steve King with water in March is pleading guilty to one count of assaulting a member of congress. Twenty-seven-year-Blake Gibbons has…
Reynolds says Grassley was ‘bad cop’ during Oval Office meeting on ethanol
Sep 23, 2019
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Republican Governor Kim Reynolds held her annual fundraiser Saturday night, using the event to denounce the Democrats running for president and make a pitch for Donald Trump’s reelection. But…
Fish kill near Malcom
Sep 19, 2019
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been investigating a fish kill in Poweshiek County. The fish kill was reported September 11 at Little Bear Creek, a mile west of Malcom. DNR investigators found high…
Man who set himself on fire at Des Moines library has died
Sep 18, 2019
DESMOINES - Police said the man who set himself on fire Tuesday afternoon at the downtown Des Moines Library has died. Officials evacuated and closed the library located at 1000 Grand Avenue just before 2 p.m.…
Oskaloosa Fire Chief Neff Retiring
Sep 17, 2019
Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff says he’s retiring. Neff broke the news at Monday’s (9/16) Oskaloosa City Council meeting. He says he’ll be taking a job with the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Neff says it…
Central College to cut tuition
Sep 11, 2019
A big tuition cut at Central College in Pella. The college Tuesday (9/10) introduced an annual tuition of $18,600 starting in the fall of 2020. That’s down $20,000 from this year’s tuition. College officials say…
Ottumwa School Board appoints Bunt
Sep 10, 2019
The Ottumwa School Board has a new member. Jon Bunt was appointed to the Board Monday (9/9) to replace Bill Allen, who stepped down from the Board last month. Bunt was one of three applicants…