Ottumwa man charged with murder in wife's death
Aug 04, 2021
Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following. Ottumwa Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of Helen Showalter over the weekend. 61-year-old Gregory Allen Showalter, Helen…
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Brown sentenced for his role in a Fairfield man's death
Aug 03, 2021
An Ottumwa man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in the death of a Fairfield man last summer. Prosecutors say 59-year-old William Brown took a syringe filled with meth, Alka…
Boil order in effect for Ottumwa's south side
Aug 02, 2021
A boil order remains in effect for Ottumwa’s south side after a water main break Saturday (7/31). Ottumwa Water Works tells the No Coast Network that around 7:20 Saturday night, a large transmission main broke…
Swimming not recommended at Lake Red Rock’s North Overlook Beach
Jul 30, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Iowa – Due to elevated bacteria levels, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, does not recommend swimming at the North Overlook beach at Lake Red Rock. The beach, located near Pella, Iowa,…
Rising COVID-19 cases a concern as people plan to visit the Iowa State Fair
Jul 29, 2021
With coronavirus cases rising throughout Iowa and around the nation, health experts are becoming increasingly worried about next month’s Iowa State Fair, which will bring more than 1 million people to Des Moines from around the state,…
Oskaloosa motorcyclist injured in Highway 163 accident
Jul 28, 2021
A motorcyclist from Oskaloosa was injured after a car rear-ended his bike Tuesday afternoon (7/27) on Highway 163 in Mahaska County. The Iowa State Patrol says 65-year-old Patrick Scanlon of Oskaloosa was going west on…
Ottumwa City Council seeks applicants for City Council vacancy
Jul 26, 2021
The City of Ottumwa is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the City Council. You’ll remember Skip Stevens announced earlier this month that he would resign his council seat effective August 1. The City…
Pork producer: We need year round immigrants
Jul 23, 2021
A top Iowa pork producer is pushing federal lawmakers to allow immigrant workers to stay on the job year-round. A spokeswoman for Iowa Select Farms — the state’s largest pork producer — told U.S. senators…
Rep. Miller-Meeks urges Iowans to get COVID-19 vaccine
Jul 22, 2021
The Iowa Department of Public Health's website shows the number of Covid-19 patients in Iowa hospitals has been increasing over the past three and a half weeks. Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa is an…
Southern Iowa Fair Races Provide Thrilling Finishes
Jul 21, 2021
By Jerry Mackey: Oskaloosa, Iowa: Perfect weather, packed infield and exciting races greeted the Southern Iowa Fair goers on Tuesday night as the Third Annual Caleb Hammond Memorial was held with a large enthusiastic crowd…