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BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR A new study commissioned by the Iowa Environmental Council finds Iowa communities that are home to coal-fired power plants should be proactive about planning for those facilities to close. Iowa is home…

Members of the United Auto Workers union have turned down a collective bargaining agreement with John Deere and Company.  Sunday’s (10/10) vote means there could be a strike at John Deere.  Brad Morris, vice president…

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A fourth candidate has announced he intends to compete in the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2022 Primary for U.S. Senate and the chance to challenge Republican Chuck Grassley’s bid for…

A man from Logan has died in a one vehicle crash Wednesday night (10/6) in Poweshiek County.  The Iowa State Patrol says 19-year-old Bryce Hudnut was driving southbound on Highway 146 at 11:40pm Wednesday when…

Ottumwa voters have narrowed the field of candidates for mayor and city council.  In Tuesday’s (10/5) primary election, Rick Johnson and Rick Bick received the most votes for mayor, eliminating Robert LaPoint from the race.…

BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Supply chain experts are encouraging you to start your holiday shopping now as the hurdles brought on by the pandemic will be similar to last year, with some new challenges. The chair…

The Oskaloosa City Council has a light agenda for Monday night’s (10/4) regular meeting.  The Council will vote to accept the completion of electrical improvements at the city’s northeast and southwest wastewater treatment facilities.  Then…

There’s going to be a fundraiser in Oskaloosa Friday (10/1) for new playground equipment at Edmundson Park.  Cassie Veldhuizen of the Oskaloosa Lions is on the committee that’s raising money for the playground. She says…

Two people from Mahaska County, two from Wapello County and one from Keokuk County have died from coronavirus over the past week.  The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 80 additional COVID-19 deaths as of…

Crews at the Ottumwa, Calvary and Ottumwa Jewish Cemeteries will begin their annual fall cleanup this Friday, October 1.  Families that wish to keep any tributes or memorial decorations should remove those items before Friday. …