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Oskaloosa Homecoming Coronation
Oct 01, 2021 by Rick Watts
Oskaloosa High School continued its Homecoming celebration Thursday (9/30) with the Homecoming Parade at the Town Square and coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen. Patrick DeRonde was named King and Sage Adam Queen. Patrick…
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Grooms arrested for sex offender registry violation
Sep 30, 2021 by Rick Watts
An Ottumwa man who was at the center of a child sex abuse case that received national attention is behind bars. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says on Tuesday night (9/28) it conducted a sex…
New terminals, ticket readers part of Iowa Lottery upgrade
Sep 29, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY DAR DANIELSON The Iowa Lottery completed a major changeover this past weekend to a new operating system. Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says it gives them updated technology. “This is a huge project the lottery only…
Mahaska County Sheriff's Office to add K-9 officer
Sep 28, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department plans to add a new officer next spring---a K-9 officer. Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem tells the No Coast Network he’s grateful that Oskaloosa Police allow his department to…
Homecoming week at Oskaloosa
Sep 27, 2021 by Rick Watts
It’s Homecoming week at Oskaloosa High School. This year’s theme is Destination Homecoming! There will be dress-up days each day this week, starting with students wearing pajamas Monday (9/27) for Travel Day, beach clothes for…
Showalter murder trial to start in January
Sep 24, 2021 by Rick Watts
An Ottumwa man accused of murdering his wife will stand trial in January. 61-year-old Gregory Showalter, Sr. is charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife, Helen, in July of this year. …
Coronavirus update
Sep 23, 2021 by Rick Watts
Three people from Marion County, one from Mahaska County, one from Wapello County and one from Poweshiek County have died from coronavirus over the past week. These are among 82 new deaths from COVID-19 reported…
Independent autopsy ordered in Ottumwa woman's death
Sep 22, 2021 by Rick Watts
Judge Myron Gookin has granted Gregory Allen Showalter Sr. an independent autopsy. Showalter has been charged in the murder of his wife, Helen Showalter. Defendant Showalter's attorney, Bob Breckenridge, petitioned the court in August to…
Threat made to North Mahaska student
Sep 21, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office is looking into threats made to a North Mahaska High School student. The threats were made on social media Monday night (9/20). After Sheriff’s Deputies talked to the student and…
Rep. Miller-Meeks announces run for re-election
Sep 20, 2021 by Rick Watts
Second District Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa has kicked off her campaign for a second term with a fundraiser in Coralville this weekend. Democrat Christina Bohanan of Iowa City has announced she intends to run…
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