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Changing of the guard at Oskaloosa School Board
Dec 14, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Oskaloosa School Board will hold two meetings Tuesday (12/14). The first will include a public hearing on disposal of equipment….and then review the November election results and recognize outgoing Board members Carl Drost, Shelly…
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Oskaloosa superintendent search proceeds
Dec 13, 2021 by Rick Watts
The recruiting firm hired to find a new Oskaloosa School Superintendent held public meetings last week to get an idea of what people want in a new superintendent. Current superintendent Paula Wright is stepping down…
Oskaloosa Madrigal Dessert Theater coming Saturday & Sunday
Dec 10, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Oskaloosa High School choirs will hold their annual Madrigal Dessert Theater this weekend. Cierra Williams, this year’s Madrigal Queen, describes what she enjoys about the Madrigal. "Everything is really fun. Not so much the…
Covid patient count in Iowa hospitals hits another 2021 record
Dec 09, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR The Covid patient count in Iowa hospitals has reached 777, another record high for 2021. It’s a 7% increase since last Wednesday. “We continue to struggle, as many hospitals in Iowa have…
Two teens killed in rollover accident in Marion County
Dec 08, 2021 by Rick Watts
Two teenage girls from Melcher have died after a rollover accident Tuesday night (12/7) in Marion County. The Iowa State Patrol says 16-year-old Grace Deheer was driving north on 80th Avenue southeast of Polk Street just…
Arrest in string of Des Moines arson fires
Dec 07, 2021 by Rick Watts
Police in Des Moines say they've arrested a man suspected in a string of overnight arson fires involving half a dozen vehicles that also damaged at least two homes. Police say in a news release…
Weekend house fires in Ottumwa
Dec 06, 2021 by Rick Watts
Firefighters in Ottumwa were busy this weekend dealing with two house fires. The first was on Friday night (12/3), when crews were called to 807 Lillian Street around 8:15pm. Flames and smoke were coming from…
Supply chain issues, COVID continue drag on Midwest economy
Dec 03, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - After another year filled with supply chain troubles and global health concerns, the economic outlook for 2022 in Iowa and for the Midwest isn’t rosy, according to Creighton University economist…
Iowa snags two spots in New Year’s Eve Powerball drawing
Dec 02, 2021 by Rick Watts
BY DAR DANIELSON Two of the five national finalists for a one million dollar New Year’s Powerball prize drawing are from Iowa. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says it’s the third year for this promotion. “It’s…
Will supply chain problems hurt your holiday shopping?
Dec 01, 2021 by Rick Watts
There are two words striking fear into the hearts of business owners this Christmas season: supply chain. Brian Myers, manager of Brown’s Shoe Fit in Oskaloosa, tells the No Coast Network he hasn’t had any…
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