Oskaloosa Christian School prepares for new school year
Aug 21, 2020
Like many schools across the state, Oskaloosa Christian School is preparing for the start of classes on Monday (8/24). Oskaloosa Christian Principal Don Mitchell tells the No Coast Network he and his staff looked at…
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Postmaster says ‘no idea’ mailboxes, equipment being removed
Aug 21, 2020
By LISA MASCARO and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Friday he had “no idea” blue mailboxes and sorting machines were being removed until a public uproar nationwide, as he testifies…
Governor says she learned of glitch in Iowa’s Covid data last week
Aug 21, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Governor Kim Reynolds today said the state website that lists Covid-19 data is “a work in progress” and a “glitch” that reported recent positive test results as having been confirmed weeks and…
Iowa's Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.6 Percent in July
Aug 21, 2020
DES MOINES - Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 6.6 percent in July. The state’s jobless rate was 2.7 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 10.2 percent in July. “July's…
Knoxville Raceway could be related to Marion County COVID-19 spike
Aug 21, 2020
There has been a big increase in coronavirus cases in Marion County. And it could be related to last weekend’s sprint car event at Knoxville Raceway. The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 22 new…
Taylor Swift Donates $30K So Teen Can Go To College
Aug 21, 2020
Taylor Swift has opened up her wallet to help one young girl’s dream of going to college come true. Teen Vitoria Mario recently sent up a GoFundMe account to help her raise money for her…
Thousands of chicks arrive dead to farmers amid USPS turmoil
Aug 20, 2020
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — At least 4,800 chicks shipped to Maine farmers through the U.S. Postal Service have arrived dead in recent weeks after rapid cuts hit the federal mail carrier’s operations, U.S. Rep. Chellie…
Meeting on Ottumwa Street reconstruction
Aug 20, 2020
There’s going to be a public meeting in Ottumwa Thursday (8/20) about the upcoming Ottumwa Street reconstruction project. The meeting will be from 5 to 6pm at the shelter house located behind VFW Post 775…
Iowa COVID-19 deaths pass 1000
Aug 20, 2020
Iowa’s death toll from the coronavirus has passed one thousand. The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 16 additional deaths Wednesday (8/19) to bring the pandemic total to 1003. A Jasper County resident and one…
Ernst checks on storm damage in Grinnell
Aug 20, 2020
Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst was in Grinnell Wednesday (8/19) to get an update on damage from last week’s derecho storm that took down trees as well as power lines. When she met with local…