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Ottumwa receives grant for Blessings Soup Kitchen
Jun 06, 2022 by Rick Watts
The City of Ottumwa has received a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant for the Blessings Soup Kitchen Food Program Assistance Project. The money will be used to buy two commercial stoves, two commercial refrigerators, two…
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Two women killed, then gunman shot himself to death outside Ames church
Jun 03, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Law enforcement officials say two young women were shot to death and the gunman killed himself last night in the parking lot of a church in Ames. The Cornerstone Church was hosting…
Griffiths Wins Thriller at SIS
Jun 02, 2022 by Rick Watts
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday's night racing action at the Southern Iowa Speedway went on as scheduled following a 30 minute delay due to a brief light rain shower that passed through between 6:30…
Senator Grassley is hopeful of compromise on gun control legislation
Jun 01, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa says he’s hopeful to hear of efforts to reach compromise on gun control legislation, especially if it includes his bill. Republican Senator John Cornyn…
OHS graduate wins statewide poetry contest
May 31, 2022 by Rick Watts
A recent Oskaloosa High School graduate has won a statewide poetry contest. Ian Kilgus won first place in the Iowa Poetry Association’s annual Poetry Contest. His prize-winning poem is called “Borrowed Love” and was rated…
Iowa law sets new rules for food delivery apps
May 31, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A new state law is establishing new restrictions on food delivery apps like Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash. The companies must have an agreement with a restaurant, bar or…
New Iowa law requires radon testing in public school buildings
May 27, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON The governor has signed a bill into law that requires testing for radon gas in public school buildings. The legislation is named in honor of Gail Orcutt, a retired teacher from Pleasant…
NC company pays civil penalty for 2020 excavations that led to two deaths
May 26, 2022 by Rick Watts
Iowa’s Attorney General has reached a settlement in an Iowa One Call lawsuit alleging that a contractor conducted an illegal excavation in Pella that led to two deaths. Attorney General Tom Miller filed the lawsuit…
No moratorium on land seizures in Iowa for carbon pipelines
May 25, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A temporary moratorium on the use of eminent domain to seize property along carbon pipeline routes passed the House in March, but it was never considered in the Iowa…
Mahaska County Board special meeting
May 24, 2022 by Rick Watts
The Mahaska County Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday afternoon (5/24). The agenda item is awarding a contract for the County Courthouse HVAC replacement project. That special Mahaska County Board meeting will start at…
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