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Heavy rains cause flooding in Eldon
Jun 28, 2021 by Rick Watts
Heavy rains in Wapello County Thursday night (6/24) washed out a sewer pipeline in Eldon. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says localized flooding swept out a concrete pier, collapsing a 40-foot section of pipe…
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STEM education at summer day camp
Jun 25, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Mahaska County Extension Office has been teaching kids this week about STEM—science, technology, engineering and math. At a day camp in Eddyville, 10-year-old Brynlee Padgett made what’s called a craft-bot. "They're like robots, but…
Stormy weather coming
Jun 24, 2021 by Rick Watts
Be prepared for stormy weather Thursday and Friday (6/24 & 25). The National Weather Service says strong to severe storms are possible tonight into Friday morning….with damaging wind gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado…
Iowa eye clinic says 500,000 patients may have had records stolen
Jun 23, 2021 by Rick Watts
The records of roughly 500,000 patients of an eye clinic with locations throughout Iowa may have been stolen as part of a ransomware attack on the business earlier this year. Wolfe Eye Clinic said Tuesday…
Body found in rural Mahaska County house fire
Jun 22, 2021 by Rick Watts
When Oskaloosa firefighters responded to a house fire Monday (6/21), they found a dead body inside. Fire crews were called to 3046 Newland Way in rural Mahaska County around 9:50am about a house fire. When…
Four injured after explosion at Sigourney farm
Jun 21, 2021 by Rick Watts
A man and three children were injured after an explosion at a farm near Sigourney Friday afternoon (6/18). The Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office says it was called just before 4pm to a farm at 18278…
Oskaloosa City Band resumes performances
Jun 18, 2021 by Rick Watts
After a one year break because of coronavirus concerns, the Oskaloosa City Band is once again performing on Thursday nights in the town square. Kevin Arnold is a member of the band’s clarinet section. "It's…
Heat Advisory Today
Jun 17, 2021 by Rick Watts
Today (6/17) is going to be the hottest day so far this year. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory starting at 1pm until 8pm for the No Coast Network listening area, as…
Cedar Rapids man charged with killing family blames masked intruder
Jun 16, 2021 by Rick Watts
A 20-year-old college student charged with killing his parents and younger sister in their family home in Iowa told police that a masked intruder was to blame for the shooting deaths, according to a criminal…
Woman accused of threatening to blow up Wapello County Attorney's Office
Jun 11, 2021 by Rick Watts
An Ottumwa woman was arrested after allegedly threatening to blow up the Wapello County Attorney’s Office. According to court records, 30-year-old Siearre J’Ashea Smith was said to be upset over a forfeiture case. The document…
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