LOCAL NEWS

Many area school districts have announced closings and delays today, Tuesday 1/21. The list of schools in the No Coast Network listening area to announce closings and delays can be found below. Closed Albia Cardinal…

OSKALOOSA -- The city of Oskaloosa announced that their city offices are closed today (1/20), in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Essential services such as police and fire protection will still be available…

OSKALOOSA -- All ages are invited to a special OWLS program on Friday, January 24th from 11:00 am -12:00 pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center. The talented Oskaloosa High School Storybook Players return…

OSKALOOSA, IA — Jestina Falconer and Jackson Sisul, seniors at Oskaloosa High School, are taking hands-on learning to new heights with their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. Part of the FFA curriculum, these projects allow…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man has been charged with several crimes following an incident in which authorities say he attempted to strangle a female victim. According to court records, on January 9, around 10pm, 24-year-old…

By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board held their first regular meeting of the new calendar year last night. The board held a public hearing regarding proposed budget cuts in the district. The current…

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska Chamber hosted its first Coffee and Conversation event of 2025 on Saturday morning at Smokey Row Coffee. The weekend’s forum featured local government officials from the city of Oskaloosa and…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is announcing the anticipated 2025 lineup for its Coffee & Conversation event, previously known as Eggs & Issues. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County…

OSKALOOSA -- High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from…

DES MOINES -- Meeting the housing demands of our robust economy is going to require a strategic, proactive and innovative effort, including from Iowa communities and employers to ensure that all Iowans can afford and…