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Iowa's longest-serving Congressman has died
Nov 04, 2021 by Rick Watts
Neal Smith, a World War II bomber pilot who became a successful lawyer before representing Iowa for 36 years in Congress, has died. He was 101. Smith was first elected in 1958 and remained until…
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Election results
Nov 03, 2021 by Rick Watts
Results are in from Tuesday’s (11/2) elections in the No Coast Network listening area. In Ottumwa, interim City Councilman Rick Johnson has been elected Mayor...as he defeated Rick Bick with 2272 votes to 1026. There…
Election Day (11-2)
Nov 02, 2021 by Rick Watts
Today (11/2) is Election Day across Iowa. Local mayoral and city council seats are on the ballot along with school board elections and local ballot issues. In Oskaloosa, Mayor David Krutzfeldt is running unopposed and…
UAW & John Deere reach tentative agreement
Nov 01, 2021 by Rick Watts
Union workers at farm-equipment maker Deere & Co. would get wage increases of 10% if they ratify a tentative contract reached over the weekend. The upfront pay would be followed by 5% raises in the…
Man killed in officer involved shooting in Tama County
Oct 29, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation is investigating a shooting involving law enforcement in Chelsea in Tama County. Around 7:30 Thursday night (10/28), the Tama County Sheriff’s Office received a call of shots being fired…
One injured when train hits garbage truck
Oct 28, 2021 by Rick Watts
An Amtrak train hit a garbage truck near Albia Wednesday morning (10/27), sending the truck driver to the hospital with serious injuries. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened around 11:30am at a railroad…
Trick or Treat updates
Oct 27, 2021 by Rick Watts
The City of Oskaloosa has changed the day for trick or treating. That was originally scheduled for Thursday night (10/28). But because of rain in the forecast, trick or treating in Oskaloosa will now be…
Oskaloosa School Board meets Tuesday
Oct 26, 2021 by Rick Watts
The Oskaloosa School Board has called a special meeting for Tuesday (10/26). The Board will consider proposals from firms who will help the School District search for a new superintendent. Earlier this month, Oskaloosa Superintendent…
Brews & Broomsticks Friday in Oskaloosa
Oct 25, 2021 by Rick Watts
All kinds of Halloween celebrations will be taking place this week. Experience Oskaloosa is holding a shopping event Friday night (10/29) for people 21 and over. Jessica Reuter of Oskaloosa Main Street talks about Brews…
One killed, two hurt in two car crash south of Ottumwa
Oct 22, 2021 by Rick Watts
A Bloomfield man was killed and two other people were injured in a two car crash south of Ottumwa Thursday (10/21). The Iowa State Patrol says 43-year-old Joshua Pugh of Osceola was northbound on Highway…
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