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Osky City Council meets
Jul 20, 2020 by Rick Watts
Monday night (7/20), the Oskaloosa City Council will vote on two resolutions for a third phase of the city’s façade improvement project downtown. This would cover 1st Avenue West between Market Street and South 1st Street. One…
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Ernst visits Sully
Jul 17, 2020 by Rick Watts
Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst visited Sully Friday morning (7/17) as part of her annual 99 County tour. Ernst visited the Sully Locker and Market to meet owners Rick and Cheryl Nikkel, who recently bought…
United Way Back to School Fair coming
Jul 17, 2020 by Rick Watts
It may sound a little early for the words “Back to School”, but the United Way of Mahaska County is thinking about the new school year. Their annual back to school fair will be on…
Ottumwa traffic note
Jul 16, 2020 by Rick Watts
Here's a traffic note for Ottumwa, eastbound traffic on Richmond Avenue at the intersection of Webster Street will be temporarily closed...possibly starting Thursday (7/16). This is to allow for a sewer system repair. Richmond Avenue…
Tuesday coronavirus update
Jul 15, 2020 by Rick Watts
There’s been an increase in the number of Iowans hospitalized with coronavirus. The Iowa Department of Public Health says as of Tuesday (7/14), 186 people were hospitalized with COVID-19---that’s nine more than Monday. And another…
Rose Hill man wins $25,000 Iowa Lottery prize
Jul 15, 2020 by Rick Watts
A man from Rose Hill has won a $25,000 prize in the Iowa Lottery. Otto Samuels of Rose Hill won the ninth of 18 top prizes in the Iowa Lottery’s “Cash Spectacular” InstaPlay game. Samuels bought…
Osky softball on hold due to COVID-19 concern
Jul 14, 2020 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa’s softball season is now on hold. Osky Activities Director Ryan Parker released a statement Monday afternoon (7/13) saying that “all softball related activities are paused due to possible COVID-19 exposure.” The school is awaiting…
Ottumwa 1st grader wins prize for invention
Jul 13, 2020 by Rick Watts
There’s a sharp young inventor in Ottumwa who finished first in his grade at the National Invention Convention. Charles Smith, a student at Eisenhower Elementary in Ottuwma, earned the award for his invention that he…
Keokuk County Fair begins Friday
Jul 09, 2020 by Rick Watts
The Keokuk County Fair in What Cheer is coming up this weekend. The No Coast Network asked Keokuk County Fair Board member Gene Roland if people are happy the fair is taking place….in light of…
Ottumwa man arrested after brief pursuit
Jul 08, 2020 by Rick Watts
Ottumwa Police have arrested a man who led them on a chase on his bicycle. Around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon (7/7), Police approached a man who had an active warrant out for his arrest. The man,…
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