Biden threatens legal action on Iowa’s mask ban in schools
Aug 19, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - President Biden has ordered the U.S. Education Secretary to explore whether a civil rights law gives the federal government authority to overturn state bans on mask mandates in schools.…
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Former Historical Society treasurer accused of theft
Aug 18, 2021
The former treasurer of the Wapello County Historical Society has gone into the history books for allegedly stealing from the Society. 68-year-old John Cobler of Ottumwa is accused of writing nearly $32,000 in fraudulent checks…
Ottumwa inmate found dead inside his cell
Aug 17, 2021
An inmate from Ottumwa was found dead inside his prison cell. 32-year-old Joshua Michael Pierce was found dead early Monday morning (8/16) inside his cell at the Clarinda Correctional Facility. An autopsy will determine the…
Boy recovered from lake dies
Aug 16, 2021
Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following. A nine-year-old boy who was rescued from the beach at Rock Creek State Park Saturday (9/14) has died. The Jasper County Sheriff’s…
Another Heat Advisory for Wednesday
Aug 11, 2021
One more day of above average heat. A Heat Advisory goes into effect at Noon until 7pm Wednesday (8/11) for the No Coast Network listening area. Once again, a combination of warm temperatures plus high…
Osky Early Learning Center won't be ready for start of school year
Aug 10, 2021
The new Oskaloosa Early Learning Center won’t be ready for the start of the new school year. Oskaloosa Director of Student Services Melanie Hatch says there have been delays in construction of the new Early…
Main & Market in Ottumwa closed for construction
Aug 09, 2021
A busy Ottumwa intersection will be closed starting Monday (8/9). The intersection of Main and Market Streets will be closed to replace brick pavers that have settled with new concrete. The brick paver crosswalks will…
Heckethorn Murder Conviction Upheld
Aug 06, 2021
The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of an Ottumwa man. In November 2019, a Wapello County jury found Jacob Heckethorn, 21, guilty of second-degree murder and assault with intent to commit…
Fremont Days starts Friday
Aug 05, 2021
Fremont will be a busy place this weekend with the annual Fremont Days. Deb Beach, one of the event’s organizers, says this year’s theme is “Music! Music! Music!” "We have Adam Whitehead coming for the…
Ottumwa man charged with murder in wife's death
Aug 04, 2021
Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following. Ottumwa Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of Helen Showalter over the weekend. 61-year-old Gregory Allen Showalter, Helen…