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Diaper drive in Ottumwa
Oct 11, 2021 by Rick Watts
A recent study shows that one in three families is struggling with buying diapers on a regular basis. To help those families, Sieda Community Action is holding a diaper drive during October. Brian Dunn is…
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Mahaska Health CEO resigns
Oct 08, 2021 by Rick Watts
Mahaska Health will soon have a new chief executive. Kevin DeRonde stepped down Thursday (10/7). He had been with Mahaska Health since February 2018. Before that, DeRonde had been chief at Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons…
Miller on her Duties as Oskaloosa Interim City Manager
Oct 07, 2021 by Rick Watts
As previously reported, Oskaloosa City Clerk and Finance Director Amy Miller was appointed last Monday night to serve as Oskaloosa interim city manager when Michael Schrock steps down at the end of the month. No…
Oskaloosa Fire Department turns 150
Oct 06, 2021 by Rick Watts
You’ve heard the joke about someone being so old that their birthday cake has enough candles to cause a fire. That could apply to the Oskaloosa Fire Department, as they’re celebrating their 150th birthday Saturday (10/9)…
Wapello County man arrested for weekend burglary and theft
Oct 05, 2021 by Rick Watts
Two thefts, one suspect. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says it received two separate reports of thefts an hour apart in the early morning hours Friday (10/1). The first was in the 10,000 block of…
Legislature convenes Tuesday to consider Iowa redistricting Plan 1
Oct 04, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - This is the week Iowans will find out if the first plan for redrawing the boundaries for congressional and legislative districts will become law for the next decade. The…
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…
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…
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