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State grants awarded to expand broadband in rural areas
Jan 06, 2022 by Rick Watts
Several areas in the No Coast Network listening area have been awarded state grants to improve broadband internet access. MCG has received a $3.6 million grant for broadband in Mahaska County. Citizens Mutual Telephone Company…
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Liquid CO2 pipeline hearing in Oskaloosa
Jan 06, 2022 by Rick Watts
About 70 people attended a public meeting in Oskaloosa Wednesday afternoon (1/5) about a proposed pipeline that would run through Mahaska County. This pipeline would carry liquefied carbon dioxide from Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and…
Public meetings for proposed pipeline
Jan 05, 2022 by Rick Watts
There will be public meetings Wednesday (1/5) in Oskaloosa and Newton about a proposed pipeline that will carry liquefied carbon dioxide across Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska to a site in Illinois. The meeting…
Winter Weather Advisory Tuesday night into Wednesday
Jan 04, 2022 by Rick Watts
If you’re going to be driving Tuesday night (1/4) or overnight, take note. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the No Coast Network listening area starting at 9pm Tuesday until 6am Wednesday (1/5). …
Saturday snowstorm hits region
Jan 03, 2022 by Rick Watts
We received our first full dose of winter weather on Saturday (1/1), as heavy snowfall covered most of Iowa. According to the National Weather Service, Oskaloosa received six and a half inches of snow. Pella…
About 700 losing their jobs as of this week at Newton plant
Dec 31, 2021 by Rick Watts
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — About 700 people are losing their jobs this week in Newton, Iowa. KCCI-TV reports that TPI Composites is ending wind turbine manufacturing. The company had been Jasper County’s largest employer. About 50…
Deputy K9 Rocco starting with Mahaska County Sheriff's Office
Dec 30, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed its newest recruit. K9 Deputy Rocco is on board and is teamed up with his handler, Deputy David Wilke. Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem talks about Rocco.…
House GOP members trying to develop policy on trans athletes
Dec 29, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Seven states have passed laws in 2021 that restrict transgender athletes from participating in girls sports activities in schools. House Speaker Pat Grassley says “a lot of” House Republicans have an interest…
Ottumwa Holiday Tree Collection 2022
Dec 28, 2021 by Rick Watts
Ottumwa residents wishing to dispose of live Christmas trees can leave them on the curb for regular weekly bulky item collection in the month of January. The trees are recycled into mulch and must be…
Tuesday is 175th anniversary of Iowa or, as they used to say, Ioway
Dec 27, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Tuesday is statehood day. Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846, Iowa’s 175 anniversary. Iowa hasn’t always been the word residents have used to refer to the state. Leo Landis, curator…
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