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Vogel gets life without parole in death of Michael Williams
Dec 14, 2021 by Rick Watts
Life in prison without the possibility of parole—plus five years. That sentence handed down Monday (12/13) in Poweshiek County to 32-year-old Stephen Vogel of Grinnell for first degree murder and abuse of a corpse. Last…
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Rep. Hite to run for re-election
Dec 13, 2021 by Rick Watts
State Representative Dustin Hite of New Sharon announced Friday (12/10) he will run for re-election in 2022. While he will be running to serve in a new district, thanks to redistricting, Hite tells the No…
Omicron case confirmed in Black Hawk County
Dec 10, 2021 by Rick Watts
Iowa health officials have confirmed the first case of the omicron coronavirus variant in the state. The Iowa Department of Public Health said Thursday (12/9) that the case was detected in a sample at the…
Oskaloosa Christmas Story Window Walk
Dec 09, 2021 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa’s Christmas celebration continues with something for kids. Oskaloosa Main Street Executive Director Jessica Reuter talks about the Christmas Story Window Walk. "The classic story of 'The Night Before Christmas' has been divided up and…
Job fair in Newton for TPI Composites employees
Dec 08, 2021 by Rick Watts
Iowa Workforce Development is hosting a job fair in Newton on Thursday (12/9) and Friday (12/10) for the more than 700 employees of T-P-I Composites who will be out of work at the end of…
OHS Madrigal Dessert Theater this weekend
Dec 07, 2021 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa High School has its annual Madrigal Dessert Theater coming up this Saturday and Sunday (12/11 & 12). OHS Choir Director Chris Weinreich says it’s an important fundraiser for the choir. "All of the proceeds…
Oskaloosa City Council holds hearing on changing A Avenue & Market Street to three lane roads
Dec 06, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Oskaloosa City Council has a busy night Monday (12/6). At 5:00, the Council will hold a work session to discuss wastewater rates and wastewater improvement projects. Then at 6:00, the Council will hold its…
Jasper County Sheriff's Office Locks Up Hunger
Dec 03, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office wants to Lock Up Hunger this holiday season. Lieutenant Brad Schutts of the Sheriff’s Office explains how you can help. "We're looking for some canned, non-perishable food items from now…
Coronavirus update
Dec 02, 2021 by Rick Watts
For the first time since last December, there are more than 700 Iowans hospitalized with coronavirus. As of Tuesday (11/30), 721 Iowans are in the hospital with COVID-19, 91 more than the previous week. And…
First public hearings on proposed carbon dioxide pipeline underway
Dec 01, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR The Iowa Utilities Board is holding several public hearings on a proposed carbon pipeline that would run through 36 Iowa counties. Navigator CO2 Ventures proposes what it calls the Heartland Greenway System…
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