Weekend coronavirus update
Sep 28, 2020
Twelve people in Iowa have died over the weekend from coronavirus, including two from the No Coast Network listening area. One person from Marion County and one from Monroe County passed away from COVID-19, as…
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Tama beef plant fined after COVID-19 outbreak
Sep 25, 2020
Iowa regulators have issued their first citation to a meatpacking plant with a large coronavirus outbreak that sickened its workforce — a $957 fine for a minor record-keeping violation. The outbreak at the Iowa Premium…
Coronavirus update
Sep 23, 2020
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Oskaloosa City Council meets
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Coronavirus update
Sep 18, 2020
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Iowa Supreme Court lets rulings on absentee ballots stand
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Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all
Sep 16, 2020
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Former Mahaska County Supervisor Steve Parker dies
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Branstad to step down as US Ambassador to China
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Thomas waives jury trial
Sep 11, 2020
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