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Three killed in crash involving stolen car
Jan 11, 2021 by Rick Watts
Three people died in a crash early Monday (1/11) of a stolen car that reached speeds of more than 100 mph while fleeing police, officials said. The crash happened in the Des Moines suburb of…
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Reynolds ends limits on sporting events
Jan 08, 2021 by Rick Watts
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ended limits on sports and recreational gatherings as of Friday (1/8) on a day when the state recorded 59 additional deaths caused by the coronavirus. Reynolds announced Thursday night (1/7) that…
All six in Iowa’s congressional delegation confirm Electoral College results
Jan 07, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Iowa’s congressional delegation was unanimous in its rejection of attempts to delay confirmation of Joe Biden’s Electoral College win. Democrat Cindy Axne of West Des Moines and Republicans Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa…
Initial unemployment insurance claims filed for week of December 27, 2020 - January 2, 2021
Jan 07, 2021 by Rick Watts
DES MOINES - The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Jan. 2, was 8,236, an increase of 1,095 from last week’s adjusted numbers. There were 7,628 initial…
Jason Carter to appeal before Iowa Supreme Court
Jan 06, 2021 by Rick Watts
A Knoxville man convicted in a civil trial for the death of his mother will have his appeal heard by the Iowa Supreme Court. You’ll remember Jason Carter was accused of killing Shirley Carter in…
Life sentence for former youth coach upheld
Jan 05, 2021 by Rick Watts
A federal appeals court upheld a life prison sentence Monday (1/4) for an influential Iowa youth basketball coach who used his position to sexually exploit more than 400 boys over 20 years. A panel of the 8th…
Oskaloosa City Council meets Monday
Jan 04, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Oskaloosa City Council will hold its first meeting of the new year Monday night (1/4). The Council will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the City’s 2021 fiscal year budget. According to…
Ottumwa holiday luminaries postponed
Dec 31, 2020 by Rick Watts
Ottumwa’s Historic Preservation Commission is postponing the holiday luminary project indefinitely. The event, which had originally been scheduled for December 23, was rescheduled to take place on New Year’s Eve due to the high winds…
COVID-19 vaccinations bring hope to nursing home residents
Dec 30, 2020 by Rick Watts
Coronavirus vaccinations began this week in Iowa’s nursing homes and officials said Tuesday (12/29) that, although it will take weeks to complete, the vaccination drive gives hope to the isolated residents that they can resume…
Four long-term care facilities come off Iowa's outbreak list
Dec 29, 2020 by Rick Watts
Four long-term care facilities in the No Coast Network listening area have been taken off the state’s coronavirus outbreak list. Manor House in Sigourney, Sigourney Health Care, The Cottages in Pella and Ridgewood Specialty Care…
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