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White House advisor says Iowa COVID-19 trends worrisome
Jul 29, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON A key advisor on the White House Coronavirus Task Force says Iowa is among a group of states where mitigation efforts should increase. Dr. Deborah Birx said the concern is rising infection…
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COVID-19 outbreak reported at juvenile facility
Jul 28, 2020 by Rick Watts
Authorities in Iowa reported an outbreak of coronavirus at Iowa’s detention center and school for male juvenile offenders in Eldora. Twelve students and five staff members at Eldora Boys State Training School have tested positive…
Environmental group calls for overhaul of Iowa ag economy, better race relations
Jul 28, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR The Iowa chapter of the Sierra Club is calling for a climate adaptation plan and other policies to overhaul the state’s agricultural economy. The group calls for changes to make farming more…
The rules are relaxed for giving blood and the timing couldn’t be better
Jul 27, 2020 by Rick Watts
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Thanks to changes in federal rules, more people are now eligible to give blood, and more donors are needed as hundreds of Iowa blood drives have been cancelled because of the pandemic.…
Curbside pickup at Sweet Corn Serenade
Jul 24, 2020 by Rick Watts
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many businesses that serve food have introduced curbside pickup. Next week’s Sweet Corn Serenade in Oskaloosa will also have curbside pickup. Mahaska Chamber administrative assistant Michelle Kent explains. "So we…
Carter wins twice at Caleb Hammond Memorial
Jul 23, 2020 by Rick Watts
It was a double victory for Oskaloosa driver Cayden Carter Wednesday night (7/22) at the Southern Iowa Speedway. Carter won both the Modified and MidState Machine Stock Car feature races at the second annual Caleb…
Summer Classic at Southern Iowa Speedway
Jul 22, 2020 by Rick Watts
Hunter Marriott won the 25 lap feature race at the 12th annual USMTS Summer Classic at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa Tuesday night (7/21). Marriott took the lead on the 16th lap after front-runner Dereck Ramirez had…
Native American Imagery Removed from Indianola City Logo
Jul 21, 2020 by Rick Watts
Leaders in the south-central Iowa city of Indianola have approved a measure to remove Native American imagery from its city logo, including from police cars, badges and patches. The Indianola City Council voted unanimously Monday…
Weekend coronavirus update
Jul 20, 2020 by Rick Watts
Ten more Iowans have died from coronavirus over the weekend. As of late Sunday morning (7/19), the pandemic total stood at 792. None of those deaths were in the No Coast Network listening area. Meanwhile,…
Heat Advisory issued for Saturday
Jul 17, 2020 by Rick Watts
You will want to be somewhere cool Saturday afternoon (7/18). The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the No Coast Network listening area Saturday from 1 until 8pm. Hot temperatures and high…
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